Bend is 5-0 against Caldera since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Bend Lava Bears will look to defend their home field against Caldera at 4:30 p.m.
Bend scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Caldera. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Taylor Aldrich made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Aldrich has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Aldrich was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Bend got a massive performance out of Addisen Fisher, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Isabella Lauerman, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Bend's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Caldera, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
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