The Poplar Springs Atomics are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season: they will square off against the Bethlehem Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Poplar Springs had taken Laurel Hill down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. Poplar Springs came up short against Laurel Hill, falling 23-13. The Atomics have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Marissa Bollon
| 03/11/25 vs Laurel Hill | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Malone | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Daleville | 4 |
Marissa Bollon led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Bollon is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jada Bollon, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem came into Tuesday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Malone 17-8 on Tuesday. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Poplar Springs now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Bethlehem, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Poplar Springs skirted past Bethlehem 11-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Poplar Springs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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