Athens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hazel Green Trojans. If the Golden Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Trojans when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

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Lily Lowery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Tedford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Athens' defeat dropped their record down to 16-9. As for Hazel Green, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-6.
Coming up, Athens will welcome Madison Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Golden Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hazel Green, they are taking a road trip to challenge Austin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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