Atchison County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 26 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-17 in the process. They came up short against the Pleasant Ridge Rams, falling 15-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-2 on Monday.
Atchison County saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trinity Brooks, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Alexis Ellerman was another, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
As for Pleasant Ridge, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8. Considering they have won six matchups by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pleasant Ridge's side, Aubrey Gillaspie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Pleasant Ridge got a massive performance out of Maggie Lance, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Lance a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emily Goodson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atchison County will head out to face off against McLouth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Jefferson County North at 4:30 p.m. on May 5.
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