Bend extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-7. They came up short against Caldera, falling 8-1. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Bend saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava White, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Caldera, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average this season.
On Caldera's side, Brooke Chapin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Chapin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aubrey Hall was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bend will host Crook County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cowboys have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.78 runs per game on average), something the Lava Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Caldera, they will challenge Redmond at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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