The Bluffton Pirates didn't have quite enough to beat the Bath Wildcats on Thursday and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, Bluffton can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 217th, while Bath are ranked 56th).
Bluffton's goal came courtesy of Nora` Matthews, who's now up to two this season.
Bluffton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 12 goals over those four contests. As for Bath, their win bumped their record up to 4-0-1.
Bluffton wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next game, a 3-2 victory against Bowling Green on the 6th. As for Bath, they have also already played their next matchup, a 4-1 loss against Clear Fork on the 6th.
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