Carlin has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Smith Valley Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Carlin suffered a rough 22-3 defeat at the hands of Eureka.
Carlin saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sebastian Anthony, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Smith Valley can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They blew past Wells 20-8. Smith Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Wyatt Wulfing made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Wulfing was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Conner Berumen, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Luke Lannom was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-6.
Carlin's loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Smith Valley, their record is now 10-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carlin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Smith Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .534. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carlin might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Smith Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Carlin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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