Atchison County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 28 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-19 in the process. They came up short against the McLouth Bulldogs, falling 15-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Thursday.
As for McLouth, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 12-0. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won ten matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
For McLouth's part, Maddie Turner made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Turner was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Turner is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Taylor Edmonds was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Reese McMeans was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atchison County will host Jefferson County North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for McLouth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wellsville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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