Carbon extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 6-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Sanpete Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dinos of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Xander Pappas was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
As for North Sanpete, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.25 runs across that stretch.
On North Sanpete's side, Bryce Swapp made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over 5.2 innings pitched. Swapp has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
Swapp wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Williams, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run. Aaron Costello also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, North Sanpete will be playing in front of their home fans against South Sevier at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. Carbon will be paying especially close attention to North Sanpete's contest: after North Sanpete faces off against South Sevier, they'll take on Carbon again at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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