Atkinson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Stratford Academy Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rebels have suffered since March 28, 2025.
Jack Tillman was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Atkinson County's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Stratford Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Atkinson County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-3 win against Turner County on the 24th. As for Stratford Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 19-5 victory against Citizens Christian Academy on the 21st.
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