Carver is 0-6 against Cornerstone Charter since April of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will challenge the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. Carver has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carver is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Bethany Community, falling 12-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cornerstone Charter, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Clover Garden School on Wednesday, sneaking past 3-1. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now won four in a row.
Dylan Anderson made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He is becoming a predictor of Cornerstone Charter's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 4-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Anderson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Finley Harker looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Anderson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Evatt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Carver's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Cornerstone Charter, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Carver might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Cornerstone Charter when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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