Rapid City Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rapid City Christian Comets 14-12. This was payback for Rapid City Central, who suffered a 26-17 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Brian Atkinson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Atkinson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Atkinson was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Atkinson wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler HENSTEIN, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Rapid City Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Rapid City Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Rapid City Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Sturgis at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rapid City Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Rapid City Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge More at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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