Atlas HomeSchool was the 3-2 winner over SA S when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Atlas HomeSchool Rattlers took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the SA S Saints on Wednesday. It was the first time this season that Atlas HomeSchool let down their fans at home.
For SA S's part, Elena Mendez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Mendez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayla Looper, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Libby Peterson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Atlas HomeSchool has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8-1 record this season. As for SA S, they have been performing well recently as they've won 16 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 26-5 record this season.
Atlas HomeSchool will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Ursuline Academy. Atlas HomeSchool's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Ursuline Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for SA S, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-0 loss vs. HCYA on the 24th.
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