There's no place like home for Carrick, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Brashear Bulls on Wednesday. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Bulls recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Riley Mares
| 03/24/25 @ Brashear | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Brashear | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Perry Traditional Academy | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Jeannette | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Seton LaSalle | 1 |
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Riley Mares was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Carrick: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blake Andrews, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Carrick now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Brashear, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Carrick will face off against Toronto at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Brashear, they will take on Sto-Rox at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulls are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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