Athens came out on top against Hamilton on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Golden Eagles put the hurt on the Aggies with a sharp 16-1 victory.
Abby Lopez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lopez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
Lexie Thornton
| 02/20/26 @ Hamilton | 3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Hazel Green | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Decatur | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Muscle Shoals | 2 |
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In other batting news, Lexie Thornton was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazz Davis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Athens hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Athens now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Hamilton, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Athens will take on Wicksburg in a tournament on Saturday. As for Hamilton, they will take on Russellville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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