After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Laurel Hill brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past the Poplar Springs Atomics 18-8 on Wednesday. The Hoboes haven't had any issues with the Atomics recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Savannah Riley
| 04/02/25 vs Poplar Springs | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Central | 0 |
| 03/13/25 @ Rocky Bayou Christian | 2 |
| 04/29/24 @ Baker | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Florala | 7 |
Savannah Riley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andrea Barnhill, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Kyndall Morrill also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Laurel Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Laurel Hill's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Poplar Springs, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Laurel Hill will challenge Rocky Bayou Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hoboes will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Poplar Springs, they will square off against Geneva County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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