Carrollton's hitters rose to the challenge against a Tigers pitching crew that boasted an average of only 2.2 points allowed on Saturday. The Carrollton Warriors were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Springfield Tigers. The victory was familiar territory for Carrollton who now have three in a row.
Cooper Haun spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Hunter Allison was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Isiah McConnell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Carrollton's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Springfield, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carrollton will take on West Branch at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (West Branch: 2.7, Carrollton: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Springfield, they will head out on the road to challenge Western Reserve at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Springfield is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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