While Carbondale put up some runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Chester. Carbondale was the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Chester. Fans of the Terriers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Reese Hand made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Jacob Cross was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was CJ Robison, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Terriers
| 03/20/25 vs Chester | 10-0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Anna-Jonesboro | 12-3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Trico | 8-2 |
The win was the third in a row for Carbondale, bringing their record up to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.0 runs this season. As for Chester, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Carbondale has already played their next matchup, an 11-1 win against Frankfort on the 22nd. As for Chester, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-2 defeat against Herrin on the 21st.
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