The Atkins Red Devils will head out to square off against the Bigelow Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Atkins' win against Nemo Vista wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Red Devils won by a run and slipped past the Red Hawks 8-7.
Meanwhile, Bigelow entered their tilt with Central Arkansas Christian on Thursday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 15-3 margin over the Mustangs. Considering the Panthers have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Julia Bourne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bigelow got a massive performance out of Addyson Jordan, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave Jordan a new career-high. Mattie Langston was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bigelow kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Arkansas Christian only managed six.
Atkins' record now sits at 2-7. As for Bigelow, their record is now 11-1.
Atkins got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2024 against Bigelow by a conclusive 12-5 score. Will the Red Devils repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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