Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carlyle). They were the clear victors by a 20-10 margin over the Okawville Rockets on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Indians/Lady Indians in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won nine in a row.
Hayden Huels
| 04/07/25 vs Sandoval/Odin | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Okawville | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Mulberry Grove | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Lebanon | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Okawville | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Hayden Huels was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. He is becoming a predictor of Carlyle's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ethan Brinkman, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Carlyle pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Okawville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Carlyle will look to defend their home field on Friday against Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Indians/Lady Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Okawville, they will square off against Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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