Carlson had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Edsel Ford Thunderbirds on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Carlson considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Jackson Zachary was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Zachary was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Zachary wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Teegan Nagy, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Carlson's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Edsel Ford, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Carlson will head out on the road to take on Trenton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Edsel Ford, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lincoln Park at 4:30 p.m. Lincoln Park and Edsel Ford are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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