Carbondale had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Cobden Appleknockers on Saturday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Carbondale also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Carbondale got a great performance from Lilly Graham as she struck out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Ella Karayiannis was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Nadia Schauf was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Carbondale's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-14-1. As for Cobden, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carbondale will face off against Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Carbondale will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Cobden, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Steeleville at 4:30 p.m. Steeleville is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Cobden will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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