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

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…