It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Atlanta ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the New Boston Lions 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Atlanta also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Gabby Arredondo spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Atlanta let Victoria Clayton and Anna Davis loose on the outfield. Clayton got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI, while Davis scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aleesha Parkman, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Atlanta's victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for New Boston, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Atlanta will be playing at home against Pewitt at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlanta is facing Pewitt at the right time seeing as Pewitt is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for New Boston, they will head out on the road to square off against Queen City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Queen City will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something New Boston surely won't give up without a fight.
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