Caston extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They fell 9-4 to the West Central Trojans. If the Comets were looking for revenge after losing 4-3 to the Trojans when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Myli Rude made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kylee Logan also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for West Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On West Central's side, Jalie Glasford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Glasford has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Cassidy Lattimore and Kyra Leman did most of the damage at the plate: Lattimore went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Leman got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave Leman a new career-high. Macie Allen was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one double.
Caston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 9-5 defeat against Maconaquah on the 29th. As for West Central, they have also already played their next game, a 13-6 win against Hebron on the 29th.
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