Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carrick). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Perry Traditional Academy Commodores a 21-0 shutout on Wednesday. With that win, the Raiders brought their scoring average up to 8.6 runs per game.
Riley Mares was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
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| 03/26/25 @ Perry Traditional Academy | 4 |
| 03/24/25 @ Brashear | 2 |
| 04/22/24 @ Perry Traditional Academy | 2 |
| 05/03/24 @ Woodland Hills | 1 |
| 05/02/24 @ Obama Academy of International Studies | 1 |
In other batting news, Carrick got a massive performance out of Blake Andrews, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Andrews a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luzay Watson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Carrick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive matches.
Carrick now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Perry Traditional Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Carrick will face off against rival Westinghouse at 3:30 p.m. on April 3. Meanwhile, Perry Traditional Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe Obama Academy of International Studies at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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