There's no place like home for Cascade, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Greenwood Woodmen on Thursday. The Cadets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by eight runs or more this season.
Caitlin Gryszowka and Grace Gray made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Gryszowka tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Gray struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gryszowka went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one triple, while Gray went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those four RBI gave Gryszowka a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lacie Godby and Ava Allen did most of the damage at the plate: Godby went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Allen went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Tara Gruca, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Cascade always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greenwood only posted an OBP of .143.
Cadets
| 05/01/25 vs Greenwood | 11-1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Edgewood | 5-2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Northview | 11-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs South Putnam | 7-2 |
| 05/15/24 vs Monrovia | 11-0 |
| + 9 more games |
Cascade's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Greenwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cascade will host Hamilton Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cadets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Greenwood, they will welcome Warren Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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