The Dudley Panthers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Atkins Camels at 5:00 p.m. Dudley is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Friday just wasn't the day for Dudley's offense. They suffered a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of Eastern Guilford on Friday.
Meanwhile, Atkins beat Ben L. Smith on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 17-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Atkins.
Alexandria Austin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Austin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Atkins got a massive performance out of Janae Russell, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alejandra Scruggs, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2.
Dudley's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Atkins, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dudley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Atkins struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dudley suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to Atkins when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will Dudley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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