If Athens Drive was feeling good off their 10-3 takedown of Sanderson last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Athens Drive Jaguars took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broughton Capitals on Monday. Athens Drive was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Broughton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Miguel Delgado made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
On Broughton's side, Sam Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Harris has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Weston Rhem, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Matthew Vannoy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Athens Drive has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season. As for Broughton, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-6.
Athens Drive will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Corinth Holders at 7:00 p.m. Corinth Holders is coming into the matchup with six straight victories at home, so Athens Drive will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Broughton will take on Leesville Road at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Leesville Road will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Broughton surely won't give up without a fight.
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