Carson Whisenhunt shines but doesn’t get decision for Sacramento

by | Aug 30, 2024

ECU Alum Carson Whisenhunt pitched well again but did not figure in the decision as the Sacramento River Cats beat the Las Vegas Aviators, 3-2, on Thursday.

Whisenhunt gave up a run on five hits with six strikeouts and a walk. Sacramento won it with two runs in the bottom of the ninth.

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