Baseball Recap: Carlson triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Jackson Zachary

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 3:05pm

Baseball Recap: Carlson Marauders vs. Taylor Griffins

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Allen Park, Carlson was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Taylor Griffins out 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Carlson also won the last time the pair played back in April.

Jackson Zachary made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Zachary has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Zachary was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Carlson's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Taylor, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.

Carlson will head out on the road to challenge Woodhaven at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodhaven's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Carlson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Taylor, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lincoln Park at 7:00 p.m. Taylor and Lincoln Park are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.

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