The Cascade Cadets are on the road again on Monday to play the University Trailblazers at 10:00 a.m. Cascade is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Cascade is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter by a score of 4-1.
Cascade got a great performance from Garrett Bassett as he struck out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Bassett has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, J.T. Roshong was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, University gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They never let Sheridan onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for University.
Jimmy Caldwell was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Jasper Owens was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cascade's record now sits at 20-5. As for University, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11-1 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Cascade has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Cascade might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from University when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Thankfully for Cascade, Tyler Galyean (who struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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