The Caston Comets are on the road again on Friday to play the Westfield Shamrocks at 7:30 p.m. Caston will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Caston gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on Northfield with a sharp 14-1 win.
Natalie Warner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Warner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isabel Scales was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Annie Harsh, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Westfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Fishers by a score of 1-0. The game marked the first time this season in which Westfield was not able to get on the board.
Chloe Tanner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Caston's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Westfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Caston's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. Caston has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Westfield, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Caston continue to outrun the ball?
Caston skirted past Westfield 1-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Caston have another victory up their sleeve, or will Westfield turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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