Caston's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marion Giants, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Comets have posted since May 10, 2024.
Hadlie Coffing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 15 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Myli Rude, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Natalie Warner, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Caston's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Marion, their loss was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-14.
Caston didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-0 defeat against Winamac on the 13th. As for Marion, they will challenge Fort Wayne North Side at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Legends have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.36 runs per game on average), something the Giants will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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