Softball Preview: Columbus Discoverers vs. Lincoln East Spartans
Columbus hasn't had much luck against Lincoln East recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Columbus Discoverers will be playing at home against the Lincoln East Spartans. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Columbus lost 14-6 to Lincoln Northeast on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Lincoln East didn't have quite enough to beat Omaha Westside on Monday and fell 12-11.
Lucy Barrett led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Paetyn Sandy, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI.
Sandy wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Lincoln East lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 4-8-1. As for Lincoln East, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-5.
Columbus suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Lincoln East in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Columbus 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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