Calistoga extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Clear Lake Cardinals, falling 18-1. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their loss to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Clear Lake, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.3 runs this season.
For Clear Lake's part, Atiana Patino was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Patino has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Clear Lake got a massive performance out of Faith Mcintire, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Lindee Bingham, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calistoga will welcome Point Arena at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Clear Lake, they will host Sutter at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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