Red Devils
| 04/17/25 @ Glen Rose | 4-2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Two Rivers | 10-11 |
| 04/14/25 @ Maumelle Charter | 0-11 |
| 04/11/25 vs Dover | 2-5 |
| 04/11/25 vs Dover | 0-5 |
Atkins had lost nine games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 4-12 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Glen Rose Beavers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Red Devils have posted since April 5, 2024.
Jaxson Koenigseder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Linboom, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
As for Glen Rose, they now have a losing record of 8-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since April 19, 2024.
On Glen Rose's side, W Stanley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple. Stanley is becoming a predictor of the Beavers' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 3-7 when he doesn't).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atkins will take on Mt. Vernon-Enola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warhawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.69 runs per game on average), something the Red Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Glen Rose, they will face off against Rison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Beavers surely won't give up without a fight.
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