Graves County fell victim to Carterville and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Carterville Lions. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Graves County was not able to get on the board.
For Carterville's part, Caidence Phillips and Lacie Carr were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Phillips kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Carr tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Phillips went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Carr went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
In other batting news, Colbie Bennett was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Rushing, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Graves County are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4. As for Carterville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Graves County is on the road again on Tuesday to play Ballard Memorial at 6:00 p.m. As for Carterville, they will face off against Livingston Central at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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