Softball Recap: Mountain View Cougars vs. Caldera
Mountain View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Caldera by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mountain View of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Kallie Eckman was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bailey Fain, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Even though they lost, Mountain View didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Caldera only tossed a.
On Caldera's side, Brooklyn Chapin made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Chapin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Mountain View's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Caldera, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-5.
Mountain View will head out on the road to face off against Ridgeview at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain View is facing Ridgeview at the right time seeing as Ridgeview is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Caldera, they will head out on the road to challenge Redmond at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Redmond will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Caldera surely won't give up without a fight.
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