New Athens had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians on Wednesday. New Athens' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nolan Parker and Wil Mulholland made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Parker tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Mulholland pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Parker scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Mulholland scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Mulholland is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Isaiah Lintker was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brett Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Carlyle's side, they got a good showing from Dylan Mollett, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Gavin Butler was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ethan Brinkmann, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
New Athens made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Carlyle, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 3-3.
New Athens will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Waterloo at 4:30 p.m. New Athens' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Waterloo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Carlyle, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodlawn at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carlyle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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