Philomath is 1-9 against Cascade since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Philomath has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Philomath is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Stayton on Thursday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 14-1. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Philomath saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Martin, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Cascade entered their tilt with Sweet Home on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Huskies 15-1. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 18 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Malia Scanlan was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Taylor Bays was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Cascade's win bumped their record up to 21-1. As for Philomath, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Philomath hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .370. However, it's not like Cascade struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Philomath suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Cascade in their previous meeting last Wednesday. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
