Philomath is 0-10 against Cascade since May of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Warriors will face off against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Philomath is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Philomath came up short against Stayton and fell 9-6.
Libby Kramer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Cascade entered their tilt with North Marion on Monday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over the Huskies. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Maddy Tingle was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Cascade let Dara Brackett and Amyah Miranda run wild. Brackett went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Miranda went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one double. Miranda continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassidy Crabtree, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Cascade was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .524. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Cascade now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Philomath, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Philomath's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cascade, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Philomath continue to outrun the ball?
Philomath suffered a grim 21-9 defeat to Cascade in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
