Carmi-White County had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-13 to make it ten. They lost 14-4 to Harrisburg. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carmi-White County of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Carmi-White County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Cronin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
As for Harrisburg, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 16-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
On Harrisburg's side, the team relied heavily on Dax Randolph, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Randolph a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Laban Phelps, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Carmi-White County will venture away from home to face off against Eldorado at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harrisburg, they will head out to take on Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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