Jefferson Takes Caldwell By Storm in Thrilling Doubleheader
PHILADELPHIA – The Jefferson Rams delivered an impressive performance on Saturday, securing two victories over Caldwell in front of their home crowd. Game one featured a dominant showing on the mound and clutch hitting, as Jefferson edged out a 3-2 victory. In Game two, the Rams showcased their offensive firepower, rallying from an early deficit with a five-run fifth inning to claim a thrilling 10-9 win. With strong pitching, timely hitting, and resilient defense, Jefferson controlled both games and walked away with two well-earned victories.
GAME ONE: W, 3-2
- Jefferson took control in the third inning when Annie Eliason reached base on a single and advanced on a sacrifice bunt.
- Lilly Hutt then lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, allowing Eliason to cross home plate for the game's first run.
- In the fifth inning, the Rams added two more runs to their tally. Claudia Alldred led off with a single and quickly stole third base, while Eliason swiped second. Alleigh Waskie's sacrifice fly brought home Alldred, and a clutch RBI single from Lilly Hutt extended Jefferson's lead to 3-0.
- Caldwell fought back in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to one. However, Jefferson pitcher Delaney Alix (3-7) remained composed, forcing a pop-up to secure the complete-game win.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Claudia Alldred: 1-for-3
Annie Eliason: 2-for-2, 2 R
Alliegh Waskie: 0-for-1, 1 RBI
Lilly Hutt: 1-for-3, 2 RBI
GAME TWO: W, 10-9
- Caldwell stormed ahead with four runs in the first and four more in the second.
- Jefferson matched their pace earning three runs in the first as well. Maddie Holmes kicked it off with a double that brought in two runs and Devin Brandley scored the third.
- The Rams brought in two more runs in the second when Sabrina Pastino singled up the middle and brought in Remy Smith and Bridget Shields.
- Bridget Shields' clutch two-run double in the fifth secured the lead for Jefferson.
- Liv Stevens earned the win, tossing six innings in relief, allowing just two earned runs.
- The Cougars runner left base early off a flyout and never tagged base, giving Jefferson the wild victory over Caldwell
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Bridget Shields: 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 Double
Caitlyn Senkow: 1-for-3, 1 RBi
Devin Brandley: 1-for-4, 1 R
Sabrina Pastino: 3-for-3, 1 R, 2 RBI
Annie Eliason: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 Double
Remy Smith: 2-for-4, 2 R
UP NEXT
The next matchup is a road CACC doubleheader against Holy Family on Wednesday, April 2. First pitch thrown at 2 p.m.
