Softball Recap: Columbus Blue Devils vs. Marion County Eagles
Columbus had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Marion County Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emmie Jones spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maya Bagsby, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bethany Smith, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Columbus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've earned since back in September of 2023.
Columbus will square off against Harris County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Marion County, they will take on Miller County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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