By David Rogers. HUDSON, N.C. — South Caldwell starting pitcher Katie Becker took command of the circle from the get-go on March 21 and gave nary an inch, shutting out the visiting Watauga softball team while her Spartan teammates went to work, offensively, and the high school “mercy rule” went into effect to halt play. For both teams, it was their regular season conference opener. (3A/4A Northwestern Conference).
The abbreviated game was halted after the Spartans scored 5 runs in the 1st inning, 5 in the second, and 7 more in the third.
With the loss, the Pioneers fall to 3-4 on the still young season, 0-1 in Northwestern Conference play. With the win, South Caldwell improves to 6-1 overall, 1-0 in league play.
Watauga will to rebound in another non-conference tilt on March 23 at Patton before another Northwestern Conference game on the road at Alexander Central, March 24.
For South Caldwell, the next scheduled opponent is at Freedom on March 24.
