Harmon dropped their record down to 8-8 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Atchison Phoenix, falling 12-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Phoenix this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on April 3rd.
As for Atchison, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 13-0-2. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Atchison's part, Kolten Bonnel made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Bonnel has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Yogi Purdy, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Leighton Boldridge, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Harmon is set to challenge their familiar foe Sumner Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Atchison will face off against rival Wyandotte at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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