Softball Preview: Columbus East Olympians vs. Jeffersonville Red Devils
After two games on the road, Columbus East is heading back home. They will take on the Jeffersonville Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Columbus East earned a 6-3 win over Connersville.
Hermione Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Savanna Sullivan, who went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lola Watkins, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Jeffersonville had just enough and edged Brownstown Central out 6-5 on Saturday.
The team relied heavily on Brookelyn Miles, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Perissi, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Columbus East's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Jeffersonville, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Columbus East suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Jeffersonville in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Columbus East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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