Carlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They lost 21-10 to the Excel Christian Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carlin of the 16-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jack Wines was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tryston Martinez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Excel Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Parker Kleszyk, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Cole Gassen was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Carlin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Excel Christian, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Carlin by a score of 23-5 later that day.
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