Hiawatha was the 14-8 winner over Atchison when they last played one another back in May of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Red Hawks fell just short of the Phoenix by a score of 13-12 on Saturday.
Kenzie Nelson and Michaela Williams stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nelson went 2-for-3 with one home run, five stolen bases, and three runs, while Williams went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Henley Shoemaker also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Hiawatha has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Atchison, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hiawatha will take on Nemaha Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Thunder's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Red Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Atchison, they are taking a road trip to take on Troy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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