Alexander hasn't had much luck against Athens recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Spartans are taking a road trip to square off against the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. The game will give Alexander their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Alexander is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 17-5 to Fairfield Union.
Emma-Shea VanDyke and Karleigh Biggins stepped up to the plate in a big way. VanDyke scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Biggins scored a run while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Hudnall, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Athens fell victim to Wellston and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Rockets. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Golden Rockets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Athens' defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Alexander, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Alexander came out on top in a nail-biter against Athens in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 10-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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