Berkley dropped to 9-7 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Athens Red Hawks by a score of 10-8. Bears fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Red Hawks since Tuesday.
Claire Dijkers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off ten hits.
At the plate, Hailey Rigley made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Meryl O'Donnell was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
As for Athens, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-12 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Berkley since May 17, 2022.
On Athens' side, the team relied heavily on Molly LaBay, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave LaBay a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Odgers, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Berkley will challenge Detroit Country Day at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Athens, they will welcome Groves at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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