Augusta Southeastern had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-4 to make it six. They came up short against the Astoria/VIT Rebels, falling 15-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Suns have suffered against the Rebels since April 12, 2018.
As for Astoria/VIT, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the match before.
For Astoria/VIT's part, the team relied heavily on S Heller, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Heller has posted since back in March. D Chenoweth was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Augusta Southeastern will welcome Hamilton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Titans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Suns surely won't give up without a fight. As for Astoria/VIT, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Bushnell-Prairie City at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th.
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