Athens extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 17-1 to the Mendon Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Mendon, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
For Mendon's part, Brayden Crites and Grant Crotser were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Crites struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Crotser tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Crites has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Crites went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Crotser went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that Crites has launched this season.
In other batting news, Mendon let Carter Huston and Xavior Zinsmaster run wild. Huston went 3-for-4 with two triples, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Zinsmaster got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those triples were Huston's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cam Bingaman, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens will venture away from home to take on Colon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mendon, they will head out to face off against Eau Claire at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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