Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 12-5 loss to Carmi-White County on Friday. Carmi-White County scored on a walk by Ethan Mahon in the first inning, a walk by Cole Blazier in the first inning, a single by Drew Huffer in the first inning, and a single by Travis Black in the second inning.
The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Carmi-White County, giving up 12 runs.
Carmi-White County got things moving in the first inning, when Mahon drew a walk, scoring one run.
Carmi-White County scored five runs in the fourth inning. Easton Stewart, Black, Mahon, Blazier, and Kacee Fulkerson each had RBIs in the frame.
Stewart led the Carmi-White County to victory on the pitcher's mound. He went five and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on four hits, striking out six and walking zero. Blazier threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Kaleb Applebey took the loss for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. He lasted two innings, allowing four hits and six runs while striking out three.
Aden Gill led Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity with two hits in four at bats. Kaleb Applebey and Logan Durham each had home runs in the game.
Carmi-White County totaled 12 hits. Bryce Northcott, Stewart, Fulkerson, and Black all managed multiple hits for Carmi-White County. Northcott went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Carmi-White County in hits.

Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity Can't Catch Up To Carmi