There's no place like home for Carver, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cohasset Skippers 8-6. This was payback for Carver, who suffered a 6-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Nathan Dirado made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Dirado was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Derek Lopes was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Levon Mulready, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Like Carver, Cohasset also got a great game from a two-way player: Luc LeFevre. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. LeFevre was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Tucker Bliss made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Kevin Sweet was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Carver back to even at 7-7. As for Cohasset, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carver will take on St. John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. St. John Paul II knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Carver likes a good challenge. As for Cohasset, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mashpee at 4:30 p.m.
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