Carbondale Area had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-6 to make it seven. They lost 11-2 to the Montrose Meteors. The Chargers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Meteors from their previous meeting back in May of 2016.
Carbondale Area saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Waters, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. Those doubles were Waters' first of the season. Xander Keill was another, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Montrose, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-5 record this season. Considering they have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Montrose's side, Christopher McGee made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). McGee has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lincoln Brander was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kasey Carey, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carbondale Area will head out to take on Wyoming Seminary College Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Knights have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Montrose, they are taking a road trip to square off against Forest City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Foresters have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed ten runs per game on average), something the Meteors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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