Laurel Hill lost against Poplar Springs back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Laurel Hill Hoboes took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Poplar Springs Atomics. Laurel Hill has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brannon Henderson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Weston Graves, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Laurel Hill was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Poplar Springs only hit a.
On Poplar Springs' side, Landen Gammons made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Gammons has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gammons was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Gilmore, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Carson Taylor was another key contributor, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Laurel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Poplar Springs, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill will square off against Paxton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Laurel Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Poplar Springs, they will head out on the road to face off against Samson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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