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| 03/10/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 03/28/24 - Home | 5-17 L |
| 04/17/23 - Neutral | 3-13 L |
| 03/06/23 - Home | 9-13 L |
| 03/15/21 - Home | 1-10 L |
| + 2 more games |
Castor took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Calvin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Castor Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Calvin Cougars on Monday, sneaking past 6-5. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 17-5 victory the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Erin Keel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She also put up two walks, which were her first of the season.
On the hitting side, Jaidyn Smith and Kaylie Shirley did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one double, while Shirley went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Those runs marked the first that Smith scored this season. Jenna Braggs was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Castor lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Castor now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Calvin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought as Castor Tigers challenge Doyline Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on March 17th. As for Calvin, they will face off against Choudrant at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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