Athens was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against West Morgan on Thursday. Athens blew past West Morgan 9-1. With that victory, the Golden Eagles brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Ashton Dickey
| 03/13/25 vs West Morgan | 3 |
| 03/01/25 @ Ardmore | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Brooks | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Grissom | 1 |
| 03/01/25 @ Ardmore | 1 |
Ashton Dickey was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jaylen Malone tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Walker Fleming, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Whit Griffis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Athens pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for West Morgan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Athens has already played their next contest, a 7-3 defeat against Russellville on the 14th. As for West Morgan, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-1 win against East Lawrence on the 18th.
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