Poplar Springs is still winless after their match against Bethlehem on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. The Poplar Springs Atomics fell just short of the Bethlehem Wildcats by a score of 19-17. One positive for Poplar Springs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Marissa Bollon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Brannon, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Poplar Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Poplar Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-8-1. As for Bethlehem, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Malone the next time they take the field. Poplar Springs will host Malone at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Bethlehem will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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