Carlisle's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with an 11-7 win over the Hawkins Hawks. The high-scoring effort was just what Carlisle needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Brandon Garza was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Garza was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Trent Eaves and Bryan Garza did most of the damage at the plate: Eaves scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Garza scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Cullen Thomas was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Hawkins' side, Paxton Metcalf was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Carlisle's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Hawkins, they dropped their record down to 5-12-1 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Carlisle will be playing in front of their home fans against Union Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hawkins, they will head out on the road to challenge Union Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hawkins is facing Union Hill at the right time seeing as Union Hill is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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