Atchison is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Bishop Ward on Thursday, but Bishop Ward came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Atchison Phoenix had just enough and edged the Bishop Ward Cyclones out 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Atchison, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Makenzie Weedon-Jacobs was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Weedon-Jacobs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Presley Simpson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jadyn Boldridge was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double.
Atchison's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs per game. As for Bishop Ward, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atchison will face off against Sumner Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Atchison is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Ward, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Tonganoxie at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd.
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