Athens waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Illini Bluffs Tigers by a score of 9-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Davis Ishmael
| 03/24/25 vs Pawnee | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Delavan | 1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Havana | 1 |
Davis Ishmael was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Athens is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise. Ishmael was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
Ishmael wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Josh Harris, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That double was Harris' first of the season. Another was Zakk Edwards, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Athens' win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Illini Bluffs, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-2.
Coming up, Athens will face off against Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Illini Bluffs, they will take on Farmington at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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