Huntington North hadn't done well against Carroll recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Vikings came out on top against the Chargers by a score of 5-1. This was a revenge game for the Vikings: when they faced off against the Chargers on Saturday, they had to take a 11-8 defeat.
Brayden Gearhart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on James Linker, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Harris, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Vikings
| 05/17/25 vs Carroll | 11 |
| 05/17/25 vs Carroll | 10 |
| 05/16/25 vs Southwood | 9 |
| 05/15/25 vs Norwell | 8 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Huntington North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive contests.
Huntington North is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs over those games. As for Carroll, they now have a losing record of 11-12.
Looking ahead, Huntington North will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against New Haven at 5:30 p.m. As for Carroll, they will take on Westfield at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Shamrocks will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight.
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