04/10/25 @ Columbia | 26 |
03/22/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 15 |
03/21/25 vs Sandpoint | 14 |
03/12/25 vs Borah | 13 |
04/05/25 @ Payette | 9 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Caldwell). They blew past the Columbia Wildcats 26-2 on Thursday. With that victory, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Bristol Runnels was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Runnels was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruby Balderaz, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had over her last 12 matchups. Rylie Felton was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Caldwell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Caldwell's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Columbia, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with the defeat, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caldwell will venture away from home to challenge Boise at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Columbia, they will head out to square off against Vallivue at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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