The scoreline could have been worse but for Jonathan Mitchell's injury-time penalty save.
Rovers' first-half display was more encouraging than it had been in recent games but once again they went in behind at the break after Callum Guy’s long-range strike.
A brace from Jack Stretton after the interval put the hosts out of sight with Gary McSheffrey's side registering just one effort on goal all game.
13. Kyle Hurst - 5
Found Miller with a nice low pass into the six-yard box but otherwise struggled to inject some badly needed creativity. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
14. Kieran Agard - 5
Introduced off the bench but made little impact as Rovers barely laid a glove on Carlisle's goal in the second half. Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Jon Taylor - 6
Provided some energy off the bench but couldn't find a spark. Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com