Leavenworth couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 16-7 defeat at the hands of the Atchison Phoenix on Tuesday. The loss means Leavenworth is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Atchison's part, Kirrah Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Presley Simpson, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Bowen, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
While Leavenworth had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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