Softball Preview: Columbia Capitals vs. Keenan Raiders
The Columbia Capitals will head out on the road to face off against the Keenan Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbia will be strutting in after a victory while Keenan will be coming in after a defeat.
Columbia can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They never let Eau Claire onto the board and left with a 12-0 win.
Ranyya Goldsmith made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Goldsmith was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Kamyia Henry was incredible, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Henry is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Ma?Khari Jones, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, sadly, Keenan is still looking for their first win of the season after five matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 28-3 walloping at the hands of Columbia back in March.
Columbia's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Keenan, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Columbia took their win against Keenan in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 28-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbia since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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