Carnegie was not able to break out of their rough patch in their first game on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Waukomis Chiefs by a score of 7-5. Carnegie was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Waukomis apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Ken Whittington was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Whittington is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Brayden Holsted, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Carnegie's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Waukomis, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 9-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cherokee the next time they take the field. Carnegie will host Cherokee at 2:30 p.m. in their first game on Thursday, while Waukomis will play them later in the day, at 12:30 p.m.
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