Laurel Hill can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 23-8 margin over the Poplar Springs Atomics. This was payback for Laurel Hill, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Raelee McDonald was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and four RBI. Kaelin Martin was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Poplar Springs' side, Jada Bollon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa Bollon, who scored a run and stole a base.
Laurel Hill's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Poplar Springs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Hill's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on East Hill Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. East Hill Christian is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Laurel Hill will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Poplar Springs, they will be playing at home against Bethlehem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Poplar Springs is facing Bethlehem at the right time seeing as Bethlehem is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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