Galatia/Thompsonville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Pope County Pirates by a score of 6-4. Galatia/Thompsonville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pope County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Pope County's part, MADDIE WALKER spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, KIERA CRENSHAW was a standout: she scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was RYLEE ALLEN, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Galatia/Thompsonville's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Pope County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Galatia/Thompsonville will take on Crab Orchard at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pope County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hardin County at 4:30 p.m. Hardin County and Pope County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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