While Sparta put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Carlyle. The Sparta Bulldogs came out on top against the Carlyle Indians/Lady Indians by a score of 3-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for Sparta.
James Pillers was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 8.2 innings pitched. Pillers has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pillers was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Pillers wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jadyn Fitch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Sparta's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-8. As for Carlyle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Sparta will head out on the road to square off against Okawville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sparta is facing Okawville at the right time seeing as Okawville is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Carlyle, they will head out on the road to take on Wesclin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wesclin is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Carlyle will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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