The Atchison Phoenix will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Sumner Academy Sabres at 4:00 p.m. Atchison is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
Atchison took a 11-point defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop Ward, but they managed to turn things around on Thursday. Atchison skirted past Bishop Ward 7-5.
Makenzie Weedon-Jacobs made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Weedon-Jacobs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Presley Simpson, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jadyn Boldridge was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, Sumner Academy kicked off their season on Thursday but they'll have to wait until their next matchup for a more definitive result. They and Leavenworth finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw.
Atchison's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs per game. With that tie, Sumner Academy's record moves to 0-0-1.
Atchison took their win against Sumner Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 21-3. Will Atchison repeat their success, or does Sumner Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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