Softball Recap: Newport Comes Up Short

Newport extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-19 in the process. They lost 13-2 to the Cascade Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, with their most recent loss being a 18-2 defeat last Monday.

As for Cascade, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 24-1. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 20 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

For Cascade's part, Cynthia Baney and Taylor Bays made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Baney pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bays tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Baney went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Bays went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave Baney a new career-high.

In other batting news, Cascade got a big performance out of Pearl Pruett, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Cassidy Crabtree was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Newport does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cascade, they will head out on the road to take on Scio at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.