The Northwest Cabarrus Trojans will head out to challenge the Carson Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Friday, Northwest Cabarrus came up short against Concord and fell 8-3.
Haylee Ellis was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Ellis was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Isabella Ellis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Carson's offense. They lost 10-0 to South Rowan on Friday. The Cougars have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Carson's record is now 2-5. As for Northwest Cabarrus, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 4-3.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northwest Cabarrus hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Carson struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northwest Cabarrus beat Carson 5-1 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northwest Cabarrus since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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