Midtown put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Warriors 18-2. Considering the Knights have won four matches by more than 11 runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Adrienne Bartlett made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bartlett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Myla Marshall was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Megan Bookspun was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Midtown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least nine hits in five consecutive contests.
Midtown pushed their record up to 5-0 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, they are on a 21-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midtown will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Forest Park, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, they will take on Riverdale at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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