The Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams both picked up wins on Monday to kick-off the 2025 season.
The Bulldogs defeated West Frankfort by a final score of 3-2.
Hayden Sauls picked up the win on the mound for the Bulldogs after pitching 3 relief innings, allowing 2 runs on just 3 hits with 3 strikeouts.
Gavin Holloman got the start, he struck out 4 batters and only allowed 2 hits in 3 innings.
Travor Mason picked up the save, striking out the final batter of the game.
Sauls went 2-for-3 at the plate.
Holloman went 2-for-2 at the plate with a run scored.
Merick Millhorn went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Maxon O’Daniel went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Ty Hollingsworth went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI.
Myles Barnett also scored a run for the Bulldogs in the win.
The Bulldogs start the season 1-0 as Travis Black picks up his first varsity win as Head Coach.
Carmi will host Benton on Tuesday at Eckerle Park, first pitch is set for 4:30 PM.
The Lady Bulldogs scored 3 runs in the 7th inning to complete a come-from-behind win over Grayville by a final score of 9-8.
Maggie Pearce picked up the win in the circle, striking out 7 batters while allowing 4 runs on 2 hits and 5 walks. Mia Evans pitched the final 2 ⅓ innings, allowing 4 runs on 0 hits while striking out 2.
Pearce went 1-for-2 at the plate.
Evans went 2-for-4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored.
Addi Elliott went 1-for-5 with a run scored.
Alayna Johnson went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored.
Torrie Rider went 2-for-4.
Ashlyn Rager went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Briley McAllister went 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored.
Caroline Simmons picked up 2 RBI in the win.
The Lady Bulldogs begin the season 1-0 as Julia Smith picks up her first varsity win as Head Coach.
Carmi will host Mt. Carmel this afternoon at Archie Brown Field. Fans can listen to today’s game on 97.3 FM WRUL. First pitch is set for 4:30 PM.
