Softball Recap: Alexa Finke leads Caston to victory over Tippecanoe Valley

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 5:10pm

Softball Recap: Caston Comets vs. Tippecanoe Valley Vikings

Caston can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. They never let the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Caston who now have six in a row.

Addison Zimpleman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Zimpleman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Zimpleman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.

In other batting news, Alexa Finke was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Macee Hinderlider was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Caston is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. As for Tippecanoe Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caston will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Pioneer at 5:00 p.m. As for Tippecanoe Valley, they will square off against Northwestern at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

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