It was a good run, but Atkins unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the High Point Central Bison by a score of 16-15. Atkins was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as High Point Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Friday.
Ja'Nique Linder and Ava Fleming stepped up to the plate in a big way. Linder scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Fleming scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Linder is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alejandra Scruggs, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
On High Point Central's side, they got a massive performance out of Idalis Underhill, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Cameron McGowens was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Atkins' loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for High Point Central, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Atkins does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for High Point Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Rockingham County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rockingham County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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