High school baseball roundup: Sifford leads Carson to SPC victory

Carson pitcher Kendal Sifford strikes out 11 in complete game win over Robinson

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:52am

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Carson pitcher Kendal Sifford, a Catawba College recruit, struck out 11 batters in a complete game performance as the Cougars defeated Robinson 7-3 in a South Piedmont Conference baseball game. Sifford allowed seven hits and three walks but was able to finish the game with his 94th pitch. Carson provided good run support for Sifford, scoring twice in the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie and adding two more runs in the sixth.

Why it matters

Sifford has had an impressive junior season, but has struggled at times as a senior. This complete game victory shows he still has the talent and ability to dominate on the mound, which will be important for Carson as they look to make a push in the SPC standings.

The details

Sifford struck out 11 batters and allowed seven hits and three walks in the complete game victory. Carson scored three runs in the third inning to take an early lead, but Robinson tied it at 3-3 in the top of the fifth. The Cougars then scored twice in the bottom of the fifth and added two more runs in the sixth to pull away. Carson Kirk had two hits and two RBIs for the Cougars, while Dylan Alexander had two hits and scored three runs.

  • On Tuesday, Carson defeated Robinson 7-3 in an SPC baseball game.
  • Sifford struck out 11 batters in the complete game victory.

The players

Kendal Sifford

A senior pitcher for Carson High School who is a Catawba College recruit. Sifford had an impressive junior season but has struggled at times as a senior, making this complete game victory an important performance.

Carson Kirk

A player for the Carson Cougars who had two hits and two RBIs in the victory over Robinson.

Dylan Alexander

A player for the Carson Cougars who had two hits and scored three runs in the win.

Robinson

The opposing team that Carson defeated 7-3 in the SPC baseball game.

Carson Cougars

The high school baseball team that defeated Robinson 7-3 in the SPC game.

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The takeaway

Sifford's dominant performance on the mound shows that he still has the talent and ability to lead the Carson Cougars to success in the South Piedmont Conference. After struggling at times this season, this complete game victory could be a turning point that helps the Cougars make a push towards the playoffs.