Caldwell named 3CFCA Pitcher of the Week

LOS ANGELES — Palomar's India Caldwell and Southwestern's Kassidy Harper have been named California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association Players of the Week.

Caldwell earns Pitcher of the Week honors after leading the Comets to three wins, two against No. 5 Cypress while not allowing any runs. In her first game against the Chargers, Caldwell pitched a gem and shut out one of the best offenses in the state. She struck out nine batters and allowed just four hits in the 8-0 five-inning win. In the second game, she stepped into the circle in the fifth inning with the score knotted 2-2 and a runner on third base. She answered with a strikeout to end the inning and held the Chargers hitless the rest of the way as the Comets rallied for a 5-2 win.

The sophomore opened the week pitching a pair of relief innings against Riverside and allowed just one hit. Caldwell finished the week with 11 strikeouts, no walks, and just five hits. She currently ranks first in the state with an ERA of 0.70, is tied for first with 19 wins, and leads the South Region with 138 strikeouts.

Sophomore Aaliyah Rivas was given a notable performance nod. Her stat line last week read .556 batting average, 4 runs, 5 hits, 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 7 RBIs, 1 walk. 

(Story by 3CFCA)