Caston extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They came up short against the Kokomo Wildkats, falling 19-12. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildkats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Caston got a massive performance out of Natalie Warner, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was Warner's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Mersch, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs.
As for Kokomo, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. The matchup marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
On Kokomo's side, Lucy Goad made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off only one hit. Those six strikeouts gave Goad a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kokomo got a massive performance out of Lanaya Buckner, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, Buckner posted two hits, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kinley Martin, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Caston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 15-5 defeat against Twin Lakes on the 18th. As for Kokomo, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-3 loss against Cathedral on the 21st.
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