New Athens hadn't done well against Breese Central recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Yellow Jackets had just enough and edged out the Cougars 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Yellow Jackets have posted since April 25, 2024.
Bethany Dachsteiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nora Hager, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
New Athens hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Breese Central struck out nine times.
Yellow Jackets
| 04/18/25 vs Breese Central | 5-4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Valmeyer | 10-6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Valmeyer | 11-0 |
The victory (which was New Athens' third in a row) raised their record to 7-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Breese Central, they dropped their record down to 3-14 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, New Athens will challenge Okawville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Breese Central, they will face off against Roxana at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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