Routt Catholic had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it six. They came up short against the Carrollton Hawks, falling 15-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rockets of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Carrollton, the win keeps they at an undefeated 17-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.6 runs this season.
For Carrollton's part, Hannah Uhles and Brookelyn Eilerman made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Uhles struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Eilerman tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Uhles has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances. At bat, Uhles went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Eilerman went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Eilerman has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Lauren Flowers and Vanna Holmes did most of the damage at the plate: Flowers got on base in all three of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs, while Holmes got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Flowers has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hayden McMurtrie, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Routt Catholic will host West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rockets are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Carrollton, they will be playing at home against Pawnee at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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