Atkins is 0-3 against Baptist Prep since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Atkins Red Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Baptist Prep Eagles at 5:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Atkins suffered a tough 16-1 loss at the hands of Central Arkansas Christian. Atkins has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Baptist Prep gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Cutter-Morning Star with a sharp 17-1 victory. The win was just what Baptist Prep needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior matchup.
Hutch Finton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Finton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Titus Yager, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Aaron Fielder was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Atkins' loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Baptist Prep, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Atkins might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Baptist Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Atkins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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