Atkins extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-7. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Harmony Grove Cardinals. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Cardinals when the teams met back in March of 2021, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Harmony Grove, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games.
For Harmony Grove's part, Daxton Hammett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Hammett has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atkins will square off against Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Harmony Grove, they will challenge Dover at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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