Joel Barlow lost against Bunnell back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Joel Barlow Falcons fell just short of the Bunnell Bulldogs by a score of 6-5. The defeat continues a trend for Joel Barlow in their matchups with Bunnell: they've now lost three in a row.
Sophia Kelly and Alisen McTague did some serious damage despite the final result: Kelly scored a run while going 3-for-4, while McTague scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Bunnell's side, Parker Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Bunnell let Payton Niemiec and Sydney Sedlock loose on the outfield. Niemiec got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and a stolen base, while Sedlock scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Sedlock has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kira Bryant, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Joel Barlow's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Bunnell, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
Joel Barlow will head out on the road to square off against Bethel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bunnell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Masuk at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Masuk will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Bunnell surely won't give up without a fight.
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