After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Irwin County, Atkinson County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Turner County Titans a 22-0 shutout. Considering the Rebels have won four matches by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Mya Lastinger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Atkinson County got a massive performance out of Salah Durrance, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Bayli Carver, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-2.
Atkinson County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Turner County, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Atkinson County will be playing in front of their home fans against Lanier County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Turner County, they will square off against Charlton County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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