Washington is 0-10 against Atchison since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Wildcats will face off against the Phoenix at 4:00 p.m. Washington has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Thursday. They came up short against Sumner Academy, falling 17-2. On the bright side, the two- run effort marked the Wildcats' highest-scoring contest to date.
Washington saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shyann Houk, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI. Janiah Anthony also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Atchison waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Scots 12-1. Considering the Phoenix have won five games by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kirrah Duncan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Jadyn Boldridge was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Izzy Bowen was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Atchison hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive contests.
Atchison's record now sits at 7-2. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Washington suffered a grim 15-8 defeat to Atchison in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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