Softball Recap: Winlock falls to Kalama in first game of season

By Team Reports Mar 30, 2024, 4:24pm

Softball Recap: Winlock Cardinals vs. Kalama Chinooks

Winlock had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of the Kalama Chinooks. The loss means Winlock is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.

For Kalama's part, Delaney Rinard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Rinard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rinard was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.

In other batting news, Kalama got a massive performance out of Brookelyn Waddle, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tabitha Gish, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.

The win made it two in a row for Kalama and bumps their season record up to 3-2.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Winlock by a score of 19-6 later that day.

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