Green City couldn't quite beat Atlanta on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Green City Gophers fell just short of the Atlanta Hornets by a score of 10-8. The Gophers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Payton Pialet and Lily Crist stepped up to the plate in a big way. Pialet scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5, while Crist scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mia Ortega, who went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Green City has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Atlanta, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Green City will take on Princeton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Princeton is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Green City will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Atlanta, they will head out to square off against Higbee at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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