Carlynton extended their losing streak to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Apollo Ridge Vikings. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2018.
Carlynton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Firle, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was Firle's first of the season.
As for Apollo Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Apollo Ridge's side, Alex Clawson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Clawson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden McCracken, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
While Carlynton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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