Carver hadn't done well against Cohasset recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Crusaders walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Skippers. This was a revenge game for the Crusaders: when they faced off against the Skippers back in April, they had to take a 3-2 defeat.
Ryder Holmes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Carver is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-7 otherwise. Holmes was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Holmes wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Finn Manning, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI Manning has posted since back in May of 2024.
Carver hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cohasset struck out seven times.
Carver moved to 4-8 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Cohasset, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Carver will be playing in front of their home fans against Abington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders are facing the Green Wave at the right time seeing as the Green Wave are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Cohasset, they will challenge Mashpee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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