Hickman County extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-13 in the process. They came up short against the Carlisle County Comets, falling 11-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Comets this season, with their most recent defeat being a 6-0 loss on Monday.
As for Carlisle County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-8. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Carlisle County's part, they let Koltyn Perez and Caysen Mitchell run wild. Perez got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Mitchell went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Mitchell is becoming a predictor of Carlisle County's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Brennan O'Neill was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hickman County will square off against Fort Campbell at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Carlisle County, they will venture away from home to square off against St. Mary at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Comets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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