Atkins hasn't had much luck against Hackett recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Atkins Red Devils will challenge the Hackett Hornets at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Atkins turned things around against Bald Knob on Friday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Bulldogs. The Red Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Isaac Sims was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Newell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hackett had already won four in a row and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the Little Johns. That seven run margin sets a new team best for the Hornets this season.
Hackett pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Atkins, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Atkins came up short against Hackett in their previous meeting on Tuesday, falling 10-5. Can Atkins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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