Bowling Green dropped their record down to 17-14-1 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Apollo Eagles by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Purples have suffered since April 28th.
As for Apollo, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-13-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Apollo's part, Mollie Julian spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Arianna Ramirez was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Sydney Stallings was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bowling Green will welcome Breckinridge County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Fighting Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.68 runs per game on average), something the Purples will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Apollo, they will be playing at home against South Spencer at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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