Atchison hasn't had much luck against Tonganoxie recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Phoenix will take on the Chieftains at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Atchison's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four games.
Atchison is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Washington with a sharp 19-2 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won six contests by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Kirrah Duncan
| 04/17/25 vs Washington | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Highland Park | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Harmon | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Sumner Academy | 1 |
| 05/14/24 @ El Dorado | 0 |
| 05/10/24 vs Sumner Academy | 2 |
Kirrah Duncan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Duncan was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Jadyn Boldridge was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Andi Estes, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI.
Atchison was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .591. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .364 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Spring Hill hit Tonganoxie with a four-run fifth inning two weeks ago, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Chieftains came up short against the Broncos, falling 10-0. The Chieftains have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Atchison's record now sits at 8-2. As for Tonganoxie, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Atchison suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Tonganoxie when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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