Softball Recap: Caldwell Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Victory

Redskins

Margin (Wins)

04/20/26 @ Shadyside	14
03/25/26 @ Buckeye Trail	12
05/04/26 vs Union Local	11
04/22/26 vs River	10
04/04/26 vs Warren	10

Caldwell waltzed into their contest on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Union Local Jets 14-3. The result was nothing new for the Redskins, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.

Makayla Mumaw made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Breighlee Moracco was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Mea Hendershot was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.

Caldwell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union Local only posted an OBP of .250.

Caldwell's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Union Local, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.

Coming up, Caldwell will host Morgan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Redskins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Union Local, they will head out to square off against Bridgeport at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.