With a playoff win on the line, East Rowan rose to the challenge on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Carson Cougars 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted against the Cougars since March 29, 2023.
Harrison Ailshie was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run.
Ailshie wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Phelps, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
East Rowan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carson struck out ten times.
Mustangs
| 05/09/25 vs Carson | 2-1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Dudley | 11-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Concord | 11-0 |
| 04/25/25 vs Robinson | 7-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Lake Norman Charter | 7-6 |
| 04/15/25 vs South Rowan | 5-3 |
East Rowan pushed their record up to 24-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Carson, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-10.
Coming up, East Rowan will challenge Lake Norman Charter on Tuesday. Carson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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