Athens Drive scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Green Level Gators 14-13. Winning may never get old, but Athens Drive sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Elliott Essic looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Paul Harrell and Nathan Bunch did most of the damage at the plate: Harrell scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5, while Bunch went 3-for-7 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Jack Snipes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
On Green Level's side, Keller Czech and Isaiah Hytmiah stepped up to the plate in a big way. Czech scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances, while Hytmiah scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Talley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Green Level kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Athens Drive is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Green Level, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Athens Drive will head out on the road to face off against Sanderson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Athens Drive will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Green Level, they will be playing at home against Holly Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Green Level has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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