After soaring to 16 runs the game before, Sumner Academy was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 12-2 defeat at the hands of the Atchison Phoenix. It was the first time this season that Sumner Academy let down their fans at home.
For Atchison's part, Makenzie Weedon-Jacobs was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Weedon-Jacobs was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Presley Simpson was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Andi Estes was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Sumner Academy fell to 3-1-2. As for Atchison, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with that win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Sumner Academy will square off against Bishop Ward on Friday. As for Atchison, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Tonganoxie at 4:00 p.m. Atchison knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Tonganoxie likes a good challenge.
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