While Southwestern put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Carrollton. The Piasa Birds were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Hawks. The win continues a trend for the Piasa Birds in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won three in a row.
Carter Watson
| 03/21/25 vs Greenfield/Northwestern | 3 |
| 05/15/25 @ Carrollton | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Maryville Christian | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ North Greene | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Pana | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Johnny Kunz and Carter Watson did most of the damage at the plate: Kunz went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double, while Watson went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Watson is becoming a predictor of Southwestern's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-18 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ian Brantley, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Southwestern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April.
Southwestern pushed their record up to 12-18 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Carrollton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Southwestern and Carrollton are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Piasa Birds will welcome Carlinville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Carrollton, they will square off against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central on Saturday. The Bluejays' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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