Cascade entered their tilt with Northview on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Knights 11-1. This was payback for the Cadets, who suffered a 5-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cascade let Tara Gruca and Grace Parks run wild. Gruca went 3-for-4 with two triples and four RBI, while Parks scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs Parks has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Suzy Moore, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Cascade kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive matches.
| 04/16/25 vs Northview | 11-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs South Putnam | 7-2 |
| 05/15/24 vs Monrovia | 11-0 |
| 05/13/24 vs Mooresville | 9-1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Plainfield | 5-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Cascade's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Northview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Cascade will square off against Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northview, they will challenge Shakamak at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lakers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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