Caledonia was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the New Hope Trojans. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 on Tuesday.
Kennedy Trotter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
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Trotter wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addison Finch, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Those two hits gave Finch a new career-high.
The victory made it two in a row for Caledonia and bumps their season record up to 16-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for New Hope, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Caledonia will challenge Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Commodores have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for New Hope, they will face off against West Point at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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