Clarke Central entered their tilt with Athens Christian on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Athens Christian Eagles out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for the Gladiators, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Clarke Central didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Clarke Central's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-9. As for Athens Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarke Central has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Loganville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarke Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Athens Christian, they will square off against Bethlehem Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bethlehem Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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