Hornets fall to Troy in two game area playoff to conclude season

  • CALDWELL’S BRYCE BLINKA attempts to steal third base, trying to beat the throw by the Troy shortstop during the Hornets’ playoff series against the Trojans. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    CALDWELL’S BRYCE BLINKA attempts to steal third base, trying to beat the throw by the Troy shortstop during the Hornets’ playoff series against the Trojans. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • HAYDEN VOLLENTINE makes one of several catches near the outfield fence during Game 2 of the Caldwell-Troy playoff series last week.
    HAYDEN VOLLENTINE makes one of several catches near the outfield fence during Game 2 of the Caldwell-Troy playoff series last week.
  • CALDWELL’S IAN REYES pitches for the Hornets during Game 2 of their playoff series against Troy on Friday in Mumford.
    CALDWELL’S IAN REYES pitches for the Hornets during Game 2 of their playoff series against Troy on Friday in Mumford.
  • CALDWELL’S TRAVIS Balcar swings at a pitch during the Hornets’ playoff series against Troy in Mumford last week.
    CALDWELL’S TRAVIS Balcar swings at a pitch during the Hornets’ playoff series against Troy in Mumford last week.

    The Caldwell Hornets fell to No. 1 ranked Troy in two games in the area playoff series last week by scores of 6-3 and 1-0 in Mumford to conclude their season.

    Caldwell finished 16-14-1 for the season.

    In game one on Thursday, May 13, the Hornets lost 6-3 after falling behind 2-0 in the first inning and 6-1 in the third. Caldwell scored one run in the third and one in the seventh to complete their sc…