Baseball Recap: Athens Warriors vs. Illini Central Cougars
Athens scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Illini Central Cougars onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Athens as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Carson Moscardelli made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moscardelli was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Athens let Davis Ishmael and Josh Harris loose on the outfield. Ishmael scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Harris went 3-for-3 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Cody Tobias, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Athens' win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Illini Central, they dropped their record down to 0-18 with that loss, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Athens will challenge St. Teresa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Teresa will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Athens surely won't give up without a fight. As for Illini Central, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pawnee at 4:30 p.m.
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