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| 04/24/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 04/14/25 - Away | 0-8 L |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 11-12 L |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 4-14 L |
| 03/16/23 - Away | 17-3 W |
| + 3 more games |
Carson took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lake Norman Charter, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars won by a run and slipped past the Knights 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since April 4, 2024.
Caylee Snow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Benner was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Woodlief, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Carson has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-13 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Lake Norman Charter, they dropped their record down to 6-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carson will head out to square off against Northwest Cabarrus at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Lake Norman Charter, they will take on South Rowan at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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