Athens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Van Vandals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Athens of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Van's part, Colten Grier made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Grier has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Grier was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Smith, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Easton Hinch, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Athens' defeat dropped their record down to 2-21. As for Van, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-6-2.
While Athens had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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