Frontier had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 11-15 to make it four. They fell just short of the Caldwell Redskins by a score of 6-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Redskins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-4 back in March.
Keeley Barrows was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
As for Caldwell, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
On Caldwell's side, Makayla Mumaw was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off six hits. Mumaw has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Breighlee Moracco, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sophia Marshall, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Frontier will be taking part in a tournament against Bridgeport at 5:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Caldwell, they will venture away from home to challenge Monroe Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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