Caldwell has not done well against Emmett recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Caldwell Cougars narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Emmett Huskies 3-1. For Caldwell, this counts as revenge for the 8-1 defeat Emmett walked away with the last time they faced one another on April 9th.
Owen Moss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Eric Kammerman was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Eduardo Sauceda, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Emmett's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jase Bade, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Caldwell's win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Emmett, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Caldwell will take on Columbia at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Emmett, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Vallivue at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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