Emmett couldn't quite beat Caldwell on Wednesday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Emmett Huskies fell just short of the Caldwell Cougars by a score of 3-1. Emmett was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Caldwell apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on April 9th.
Emmett 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.
On Caldwell's side, 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. Moss has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eric Kammerman, who went 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.
This is the second loss in a row for Emmett and nudges their season record down to 5-13. As for Caldwell, their victory bumped their record up to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emmett will play host again on Saturday to welcome Vallivue, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. As for Caldwell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Columbia at 4:00 p.m.
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