Atkinson County is a perfect 10-0 against Turner County since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Rebels will take on the Titans at 4:30 p.m. Atkinson County will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Atkinson County gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over Wheeler County.
Jack Tillman
| 04/10/25 @ Wheeler County | 17 |
| 04/01/25 vs Telfair County | 8 |
| 03/14/25 @ Brooks County | 8 |
| 03/28/25 vs Charlton County | 6 |
| 02/18/25 @ Berrien | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Jack Tillman made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Atkinson County's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 8-14 when he doesn't). Tillman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Atkinson County got a big performance out of Gevin Smith, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, Smith posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aidan Meeks, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Turner County fell victim to Atkinson County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Rebels, falling 16-0. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Titans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Atkinson County's record is now 11-14. As for Turner County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-19.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Atkinson County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Turner County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Atkinson County's way against Turner County in their previous matchup on Tuesday, as Atkinson County made off with a 16-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rebels since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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