After having lost a blowout in their previous game against St. Cecilia, Douglas County West was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 13-1. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Falcon yet this season.
Sydney Atkins made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mae Mae Zach was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She also put up a triple, which washer first of the season. Another player making a difference was Peyton White, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Douglas County West didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with six strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Logan View/Scribner-Snyder only tossed three.
Douglas County West's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Logan View/Scribner-Snyder, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas County West will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Bryan, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Douglas County West is facing Bryan at the right time seeing as Bryan is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Logan View/Scribner-Snyder, they will square off against Highway 91 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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