Mt. Carmel hit Carlsbad with a four-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers fell just short of the Sundevils by a score of 5-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sundevils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-2 on Tuesday.
Carlsbad got a good showing from Mason Howe, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Howe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Trent Kellas made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Carlsbad is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-15. As for Mt. Carmel, they now have a winning record of 13-12-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Carlsbad beat the Sundevils by a score of 14-5 on Saturday.
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