Caldwell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Vallivue Falcons by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Caldwell of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 2nd.
Olivia Godina was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ruby Balderez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Vallivue's side, they got a massive performance out of Evonny Gonzales, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Journey Engle was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Caldwell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Vallivue, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Caldwell will head out on the road to challenge Ridgevue at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridgevue is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Caldwell will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Vallivue will take on Bishop Kelly at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Kelly will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Vallivue surely won't give up without a fight.
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