While Athens might've come up empty on Monday, Derek Smith wasn't going down without a fight. Smith struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). The effort also marked the fewest walks (one) he has had since back in April.
Even though Smith couldn't lead Athens over Oxford, he won't have to wait long to try again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Hawks have been struggling at home and they will enter the contest having lost four straight home games. Will Smith and Co. be able to turn things around? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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