Carter had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They came up short against the Oak Hills Bulldogs, falling 8-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 17-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Carter got a good showing from Ryder Whalen, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Whalen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Carter saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Vasquez, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That RBI was Vasquez's first of the season.
As for Oak Hills, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-3. That seven-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Oak Hills' side, Estaban Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, James Juarez and Lux Sullivan did most of the damage at the plate: Juarez went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Sullivan went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs Juarez has posted since back in April of 2025.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carter will welcome Xavier Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oak Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Chaffey at 3:15 p.m.
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