Baseball Recap: Nemo Vista Red Hawks vs. Atkins Red Devils
Nemo Vista scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Atkins Red Devils 18-3. With that victory, Nemo Vista brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
Kaleb Freeman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Freeman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Freeman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Lane Jones was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Jude Condray was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Nemo Vista and bumps their season record up to 6-9. As for Atkins, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nemo Vista will challenge St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Atkins, they will head out on the road to take on Baptist Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Baptist Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season.
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