East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] was the 7-5 winner over Bishop LeBlond when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] fell just short of Bishop LeBlond by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] has lost by just one run.
Alex Erickson was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Bishop LeBlond, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-9 record.
Looking ahead, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] will square off against Nodaway-Holt at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bishop LeBlond, they will face off against Falls City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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