Columbus' game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Lincoln Northeast Rockets 8-6.
LIberty Bos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned (and four unearned) runs off 10 hits. The game also marked her second in a row with at least two stolen bases. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 while posting 1 home run, 2 stolen bases, and 2 RBIs.
In other pitching news, Bos also hurled a big game, striking out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned (and four unearned) runs off 10 hits. The game marked her second in a row with at least two stolen bases.
Back at the plate, Bos was excellent, striking out 6 batters over 6 innings while giving up 2 earned (and four unearned) runs off 10 hits. The game also marked her second in a row with at least two stolen bases.
Columbus swung out of their shoes and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they have managed all season.
On Lincoln Northeast's side, Tatum Buckley made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 while posting 2 runs, 1 stolen base, and 1 RBI. The two runs tied her high from September 18th vs. Gretna East.
Columbus has been performing well recently, winning three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-13 record this season. The wins were made possible by their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Lincoln Northeast, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
Columbus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lincoln Northeast, they will face off against Lincoln High at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
