The Carrollton Hawks will take on the Pawnee Indians at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Carrollton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Carrollton and Carlinville meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Hawks came out on top against the Cavaliers by a score of 7-3. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hawks as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Reed Schnettgoeke
| 05/07/26 @ Carlinville | 3 |
| 04/21/26 vs Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Staunton | 2 |
| 04/16/26 @ Routt Catholic | 2 |
| 04/06/26 @ West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] | 2 |
Reed Schnettgoeke was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Buddy Holmes was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Carrollton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Mt. Pulaski hit Pawnee with a eight-run sixth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Indians fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 11-10. The defeat continues a trend for the Indians in their meetings with the Hilltoppers: they've now lost four in a row.
Carrollton's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Pawnee, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
Carrollton suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pawnee in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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