Atkinson County's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Turner County Titans 13-5. Considering the Rebels have won six games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Atkinson County got a massive performance out of Mahalie Batten, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaela Vickers, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a stolen base.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Atkinson County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in five consecutive matches.
Atkinson County's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Turner County, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atkinson County will welcome Echols County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Echols County is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Atkinson County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Turner County, they will challenge Charlton County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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