Carroll took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Penn, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chargers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kingsmen on Saturday, sneaking past 4-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Adler Kellams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Kellams was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Aiden Stephan
| 04/17/26 vs Leo | 5 |
| 05/06/26 vs Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger | 2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Norwell | 1 |
| 04/25/26 @ Carmel | 1 |
| 04/03/26 @ Jeffersonville | 1 |
In other pitching news, Aiden Stephan looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Carroll is 6-1 when Stephan allows two or fewer earned runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Aiden Corzine, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double. Eli Ledger also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Carroll's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Penn, their loss dropped their record down to 17-4.
Carroll will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Kingsmen: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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