The Cascade Cadets will head out to face off against the Parke Heritage Wolves at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cascade is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Cascade was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Northview on Wednesday. The Cadets put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 12-2 victory. The Cadets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
04/16/25 vs Northview | 7 |
04/12/25 @ North Montgomery | 4 |
04/09/25 vs University | 6 |
05/27/24 vs University | 5 |
05/18/24 @ Hagerstown | 4 |
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Noah Dasgupta made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Toby Savini, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Braxton Lewis was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Cascade kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Parke Heritage didn't have quite enough to beat Riverton Parke on Saturday and fell 3-2. The loss put an end to the Wolves' undefeated start to the season.
Parke Heritage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lewie Woody, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Cascade's record now sits at 3-1. As for Parke Heritage, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Parke Heritage's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cascade hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. It's a different story for Parke Heritage, though, as they've only averaged .232. Will they be able to contain Cascade's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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