It was a good run, but Athens unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Auburn Trojans by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Athens of the 17-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Auburn's part, Evan Kessler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Kessler was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Carter, who scored four runs while going 3-for-5. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Zach Newbold was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Athens' defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-13. As for Auburn, their victory bumped their record up to 11-12.
As of now, neither Athens nor Auburn have any future games scheduled.
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