Carson City-Crystal extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Ithaca Yellowjackets, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2016.
As for Ithaca, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Ithaca's part, Carsen Shankel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Shankel was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor McMurphy, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Colton Pratt was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carson City-Crystal will venture away from home to square off against Merrill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ithaca, they will head out to challenge Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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