Carson's last matchup with Hickory Ridge could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Saturday. The Cougars came up short against the Ragin' Bulls, falling 13-6. The Cougars have struggled against the Ragin' Bulls recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Ryan Snyder made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Dylan Alexander was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Carson's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Hickory Ridge, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Carson will head out to challenge Northwest Cabarrus at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.56 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hickory Ridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Ragin' Bulls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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