It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Carl Albert ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Southmoore SaberCats 8-7. The win was just what Carl Albert needed coming off of an 11-5 loss in their prior match.
Tylon Holman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Holman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cason White, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Easton Perkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Carl Albert's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Southmoore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carl Albert is on the road again on Monday to play El Reno at 5:00 p.m. Carl Albert is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Southmoore, they will head out on the road to face off against Norman at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southmoore is facing Norman at the right time seeing as Norman is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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