After losing to Troy the last time they met, Athens decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Athens had just enough and edged out Troy 5-3. That's two games straight that the Wildcats have won by exactly two runs.
Gretchan Hiley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Hiley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Hiley wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gretchen Schmieg, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Ella Coyle was another, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Wildcats
| 03/24/25 vs Troy | 5-3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Towanda | 2-0 |
| 05/14/24 vs Canton | 12-2 |
| 05/13/24 vs Tioga | 10-0 |
| 05/08/24 vs Wyalusing Valley | 8-4 |
Athens' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Troy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens will venture away from home to square off against Wellsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Troy, they will head out to challenge Wyalusing Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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