Carmel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Marist RedHawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carmel of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Marist's part, JP Gainer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. It was the first time this season that Gainer pitched five or more innings.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on John McAuliffe, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Carmel's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Marist, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carmel will take on St. Patrick at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. St. Patrick is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins on the road, so Carmel will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Marist, they will be playing at home against Lincoln-Way East at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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