It was a good run, but Haywood unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They suffered a tough 15-7 loss at the hands of the Bolivar Central Tigers. Haywood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bolivar Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Bolivar Central's part, Marissa Overton and Haley Burns did most of the damage at the plate: Overton scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Burns scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Burns has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was McCarley Piefer, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Haywood fell to 3-1. As for Bolivar Central, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Haywood will take on Fayette Ware at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Haywood is facing Fayette Ware at the right time seeing as Fayette Ware is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bolivar Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Adamsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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