Carroll won the last time they faced Early County and things went their way on Saturday too. Carroll came out on top against Early County by a score of 11-8.
Caleb Hicks
| 03/21/25 vs Eufaula | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs New Brockton | 2 |
Caleb Hicks was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Carroll is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 5-12 otherwise. Hicks was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Hicks wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaden Baxter, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Baxter is becoming a predictor of Carroll's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-12 when he doesn't).
Carroll's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-13. As for Early County, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Carroll and Early County could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in their respective state rankings. Carroll will face off against Headland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday down 213 places (271 vs. 58). Meanwhile, Early County (ranked 325th) will meet Cottonwood (ranked 84th) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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