Carson hadn't done well against East Rowan recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cougars sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Mustangs. This was a revenge game for the Cougars: when they faced off against the Mustangs back in March, they had to take a 4-0 loss.
Kendal Sifford
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Kendal Sifford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Carson is 6-3 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-5 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Corbin Hales was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Carson is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for East Rowan, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carson will challenge Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Rowan, they will take on Hickory Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Ragin' Bulls have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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