Atkinson County's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Turner County Titans. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Atkinson County considering their two-run performance the game before.
Gevin Smith was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bryce Clement, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Turner County's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb Joiner, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ryan Routhier was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Atkinson County's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Turner County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atkinson County will square off against Pelham at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Atkinson County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Turner County, they will head out on the road to face off against Atkinson County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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