North Nodaway extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 29 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They lost 18-0 to East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax], their victory bumped their record up to 4-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s part, Axyl Slemp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Slemp also tossed a walk, which is notable because East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-5 otherwise. Slemp was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Alex Erickson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Luke Morey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Nodaway will host Rock Port at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Jays will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax], they will take on Falls City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.23 runs per game on average), something East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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