Caldwell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nampa Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 14-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Khloe Arce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Caldwell saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bristol Runnels, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Caldwell now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Nampa, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Caldwell is taking a road trip to challenge Middleton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games the Vikings have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Nampa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sitka at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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