Carlisle won against Hawkins on Friday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Carlisle Indians put the hurt on the Hawkins Hawks with a sharp 9-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Carlisle, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Brandon Garza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Garza has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garza was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Tony Ibarra was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Hawkins' side, Trevin Tanner was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Carlisle and bumps their season record up to 12-13. As for Hawkins, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-19-1.
Carlisle will take on Kerens at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kerens will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Carlisle surely won't give up without a fight. Hawkins does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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