Cascade's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the South Putnam Eagles by a score of 7-2. The win continues a trend for the Cadets in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.
Lacie Godby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Macey Pugh and Tara Gruca did most of the damage at the plate: Pugh scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Gruca scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits Gruca has posted since back in May of 2024. Grace Parks was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Cascade hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Putnam struck out six times.
Cadets
| 04/08/25 vs South Putnam | 7-2 |
| 05/15/24 vs Monrovia | 11-0 |
| 05/13/24 vs Mooresville | 9-1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Plainfield | 5-0 |
| 04/23/24 vs Triton Central | 14-4 |
| + 6 more games |
Cascade's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for South Putnam, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cascade will take on Castle at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for South Putnam, they will take on Southmont in a tournament on Saturday.
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