For the second straight game, Athens Christian will face off against Tallulah Falls. The Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Indians at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Tallulah Falls' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Athens Christian is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Tallulah Falls just ended the team's 13-game winning streak on Thursday. They came up short against the Indians, falling 10-2. The match marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
For Tallulah Falls' part, Diego Gonzalez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on BJ Carver, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Justin Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Tallulah Falls' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-7. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Athens Christian, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 10-1 and their overall record down to 15-2.
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