Hargrave Military Academy had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it nine. They fell 6-1 to the Carlisle Chiefs. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chiefs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Hargrave Military Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael Delaney, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Carlisle, they now have a winning record of 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Carlisle's side, Casey Thomas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Meyer, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Rafe Thomas also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hargrave Military Academy will face off against Miller School of Albemarle at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mavericks will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Carlisle, they will challenge Millennium at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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