Bend scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Caldera with a sharp 15-3 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Bend with their most commanding win of the season.
Taylor Aldrich made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. 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 big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Addisen Fisher was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Isabella Lauerman was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Bend is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Caldera, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bend beat Caldera by a score of 15-0.
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