Cascade's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Cedarcrest Red Wolves out 5-4. Cascade's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Zach Lopez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh DeLap, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Cedarcrest's side, Colt Norris was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. Norris has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Braden Bottemiller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinn Larson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cascade's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Cedarcrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Cascade will have a chance to go back-to-back against Cedarcrest: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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