Altha can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Poplar Springs Atomics out 10-9. That's more bragging rights for Altha, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Griffin Pickron made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Pickron has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pickron was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Altha let Cayden Jones and Isiah Jorge loose on the outfield. Jones scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Jorge scored four runs and stole two bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Glover, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Poplar Springs' side, Landen Gammons and Dakota Owens stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gammons scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Owens scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Altha's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Poplar Springs, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-5.
Altha will head out on the road to square off against Maclay at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Maclay will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Altha surely won't give up without a fight. As for Poplar Springs, they will be playing at home against Wewahitchka at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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