Softball Recap: Cascade Has No Trouble Against Newport

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 @ North Marion	21
04/03/25 @ Junction City	17
05/05/25 vs Newport	16
04/19/25 vs Estacada	15
03/25/25 @ Churchill	15

Cascade had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Newport on Thursday. The Cougars blew past the Cubs 13-2. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 20 matches by six runs or more this season.

Cynthia Baney and Taylor Bays were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Baney pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bays pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances. At bat, Baney went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Bays went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave Baney a new career-high.

In other batting news, Cascade got a big performance out of Pearl Pruett, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Malia Scanlan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Cascade hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 22 consecutive games.

Cascade pushed their record up to 24-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Newport, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-19 record this season.

Cascade will challenge Scio at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Newport does not have any more games scheduled as of now.