Blanchet Catholic had lost five games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 2-6 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Sheridan Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cavaliers have posted since May 20, 2024.
As for Sheridan, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since April 12, 2024.
For Sheridan's part, Madison Blacketer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Blacketer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That hit was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Alondra Casillas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs. Those hits were her first of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Blanchet Catholic will square off against rival Santiam Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sheridan is set to take on their familiar foe Amity at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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