Atomics
| 04/18/25 @ Graceville | 22 |
| 03/06/25 vs Daleville | 21 |
| 03/11/25 vs Laurel Hill | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Rutherford | 8 |
| 04/02/25 @ Laurel Hill | 8 |
Poplar Springs came into Friday's contest having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Graceville Tigers 22-7 on Friday. The Atomics' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cali Harris made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Poplar Springs got a massive performance out of Abby Duffell, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave Duffell a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa Bollon, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Poplar Springs' victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-13. As for Graceville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Looking ahead, Poplar Springs will face off against Gadsden County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Jaguars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.13 runs per game on average), something the Atomics will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Graceville, they will challenge Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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