Atkinson County had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it five. They lost 12-0 to the Lanier County Bulldogs. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Rebels' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Lanier County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. The matchup marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
For Lanier County's part, Sayla Shade was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Shade also put up a stolen base, which was her first of the season. Molly Newbern was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atkinson County will take on Montgomery County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Rebels will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lanier County, they will face off against Brooks County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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