The Athens Hornets will face off against the Lindale Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Friday just wasn't the day for Athens' offense. They came up short against Canton on Friday, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Lindale also failed to score in their most recent game. They lost 6-0 to Van on Tuesday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Vandals recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Lindale saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Merrick Gary, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Lindale's loss dropped their record down to 16-8-1. As for Athens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Athens suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Lindale in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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