Recap: Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy vs. Athens Christian Eagles
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Athens Christian Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
Bryce Odom made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Athens Christian's side, Keaton Westbrook made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Westbrook was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Seth Cummings and Jasper House did most of the damage at the plate: Cummings went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while House went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Parker Westbrook, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Athens Christian, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Walnut Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is facing Walnut Grove at the right time seeing as Walnut Grove is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Athens Christian, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against George Walton Academy at 6:00 p.m. George Walton Academy is on a four-game streak of home wins, Athens Christian a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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