Cardinals split in debut as NWAC squad

RICHLAND, Wash. - Hayley Fields finished the day 7 for 8 at the plate with four doubles, helping the Cardinals beat Edmonds 10-2 and Pierce 10-2 in the season-opening Northwest Athletic Conference Crossover at the Columbia Playfield on Saturday.

Tea Parker went 2 for 3 and Hayden Fields went 2 for 4 for NIC against Edmonds.

Tori Almos pitched a one-hitter in the Cardinals win over Pierce, with Hayden Fields homering twice for NIC, which faces Chemeketa today at 11 a.m., then concludes the tournament against defending NWAC champion Mt. Hood at 1 p.m. at the Columbia Playfield.

Box scores were not available.