Softball Recap: Columbus East Takes a Loss

Columbus East had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 7-15 to make it four. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indian Creek Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Olympians of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.

Jacque Boroughs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits.

As for Indian Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.

On Indian Creek's side, Kristen Soots made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Soots has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, Indian Creek let Delaney Jones and Addie Schaub run wild. Jones went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Schaub went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits Jones has posted since back in May of 2024.

Coming up, Columbus East will square off against Bloomington South at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Olympians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Indian Creek, they will take on Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.