Softball Recap: Caldera Beats Summit for Their Third Straight Victory

Caldera waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Summit Storm. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 two weeks ago.

Elle Morton was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Izzy Allen, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Caldera kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matches.

Caldera's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-10. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Summit, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12-1 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Caldera is set to square off against their familiar foe Bend at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Summit will face off against rival Ridgeview at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.