Atchison is 3-0 against Wyandotte since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Atchison Phoenix will head out on the road to square off against the Wyandotte Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Atchison is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Atchison gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Harmon with a sharp 19-2 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Atchison needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Makenzie Weedon-Jacobs made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Weedon-Jacobs was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Presley Simpson and Nae'Onna Sanders did most of the damage at the plate: Simpson went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Sanders scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Maddi Atchison was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, neither Wyandotte nor Highland Park made it onto the board on Thursday thanks to some airtight pitching. Wyandotte and Highland Park finished up their match with a 0-0 draw.
Atchison's win bumped their record up to 11-6. Wyandotte's tie gives them a new season record of 0-6-1.
Atchison took their victory against Wyandotte in their previous meeting on April 10th by a conclusive 20-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Atchison since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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