For the second straight game, Eisenhower will face off against Carter. The Eagles will challenge the Lions at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Eisenhower has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carter hit Eisenhower with a six-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Lions, falling 12-3. The Eagles have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Carter's part, Ricardo Martinez looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. The Lions are 5-1 when Martinez allows three or fewer earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jacob Arcos, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season. Angel Acevedo was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Carter lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Carter is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
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