Carman-Ainsworth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 25th straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Wolves. On the bright side, the two- run effort marked the Cavaliers' highest-scoring contest to date.
James Thorpe was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Thorpe wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Stephen Council, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run. Joe Fletcher also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Carman-Ainsworth's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carman-Ainsworth will welcome Brandon at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will be playing at home against Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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