Athens scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Illini Central Cougars onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Athens as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Carson Moscardelli made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moscardelli was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Athens let Davis Ishmael and Josh Harris loose on the outfield. Ishmael scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Harris went 3-for-3 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Cody Tobias, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Athens' win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Illini Central, they dropped their record down to 0-18 with that loss, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Athens will challenge St. Teresa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Teresa will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Athens surely won't give up without a fight. As for Illini Central, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pawnee at 4:30 p.m.
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