Carrollton was the 6-5 winner over Salem when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Carrollton Warriors fell just short of the Salem Quakers by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. Carrollton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Isiah McConnell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Carrollton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Salem, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carrollton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Marlington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carrollton's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Marlington's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Salem, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson-Milton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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