Carlyle came out on top against Vandalia on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Vandals. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 9-8 win the Vandals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2025.
Eli Gray
| 05/19/26 @ Vandalia | 7 |
| 04/30/26 @ Chester | 0 |
| 04/23/26 vs Red Bud | 6 |
| 04/17/26 @ Sparta | 4 |
| 04/10/26 @ Farina South Central | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Eli Gray and Ethan Brinkmann made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gray struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Brinkmann tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts Gray has posted since back in March. At the plate, Gray went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Brinkmann went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Gray is becoming a predictor of Carlyle's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 4-19 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jon Schmitt, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
The victory made it two in a row for Carlyle and bumps their season record up to 8-20. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Vandalia, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-18 record this season.
Carlyle will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. As for Vandalia, they will head out on the road to face off against Lincolnwood at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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