West Carroll was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Clarksburg Rockets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 on April 1st.
Karma Wilkey was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Presley Coleman and Gracelyn Vernon did some serious damage despite the final result: Coleman went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Vernon went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those stolen bases marked the first that Coleman has snagged this season. Hayden Weaver was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
West Carroll's record now sits at 4-9. As for Clarksburg, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Carroll will welcome Middleton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Clarksburg, they will host Bradford at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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