Carlin had lost seven straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 5-11 to make it eight. They lost 15-0 to the Smith Valley Bulldogs. The game marked the first time this year in which the Railroaders were not able to get on the board.
As for Smith Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. The result was nothing new for Smith Valley, who have now won nine matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
For Smith Valley's part, Brody Lommori and Gaston Rodriguez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lommori struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Rodriguez struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lommori got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Rodriguez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That's the most runs Lommori has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Luke Lannom was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Kilgore, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Carlin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 17-2 win against Owyhee on the 28th. As for Smith Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-2 victory against Coleville on the 28th.
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