Softball Recap: Alexander extends home winning streak to three

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 5:13pm

Softball Recap: Alexander Spartans vs. Athens Bulldogs

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Alexander ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Athens Bulldogs 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Alexander needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.

Ellie Day spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 13 hits.

At the plate, Kaylee Hudnall was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while going 2-for-4.

Alexander's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-10-1. As for Athens, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-6.

Alexander didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-6 loss vs. Meigs on the 1st. Athens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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