Caldwell's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the McCall-Donnelly Vandals. That 21-run margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Peyton Walters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. He has become a key player for Caldwell: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-8 otherwise.
Connor Fullerton
| 04/04/26 vs McCall-Donnelly | 3 |
| 04/05/25 vs Payette | 2 |
| 04/02/26 @ Skyview | 1 |
| 03/27/26 vs Columbia | 1 |
| 03/21/26 vs Burley | 1 |
In other batting news, Caldwell got a massive performance out of Connor Fullerton, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave Fullerton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Ihli, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Caldwell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory snapped Caldwell's losing streak at eight games and leaves them with a 3-9 record. As for McCall-Donnelly, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caldwell will take on Emmett at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars are facing the Huskies at the right time seeing as the Huskies are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for McCall-Donnelly, they will square off against Weiser at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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