Conneaut extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Cardinal Huskies, falling 10-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 5-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
Cardinal's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Cardinal's part, Evan Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Jones has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, Cardinal let Carson Davis and Carter Tucker run wild. Davis went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Tucker went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That hit marked the first that Davis has got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Reese Solitis, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Conneaut will take on Pymatuning Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The Lakers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cardinal, they will square off against Crestwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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