New Athens got themselves on the board against Althoff Catholic on Monday, but Althoff Catholic never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 18-0 win.
Bethany Dachsteiner made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, New Athens let Carinne Darin and Jamie Wilson run wild. Darin scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Wilson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. What's more, Wilson posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Richardson, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
New Athens hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
New Athens now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Althoff Catholic, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Athens will take on Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. New Athens' pitchers better be ready for this one: Carlyle has averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Althoff Catholic, they will square off against Gibault Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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