Mt. Carmel came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Scripps Ranch Falcons, sneaking past 6-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-3 last Thursday.
Eli Brand tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk).
Ethan Coyle
| 04/02/25 @ Scripps Ranch | 3 |
| 05/06/24 @ San Dieguito Academy | 2 |
| 03/01/24 vs Point Loma | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Poway | 1 |
| 05/14/24 vs Scripps Ranch | 1 |
On the hitting side, Ethan Coyle was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Carson Weber was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Mt. Carmel's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.25 runs across that stretch. As for Scripps Ranch, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Looking ahead, Mt. Carmel will take on Valhalla in a tournament on Monday. We've got a battle between Falcons coming up.
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