Softball Recap: Columbia snaps four-game streak of losses on the road

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 10:28pm

Softball Recap: Columbia Capitals vs. Eau Claire Shamrocks

Columbia can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They never let the Eau Claire Shamrocks onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Columbia also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

Ranyya Goldsmith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Goldsmith was also solid in the batter's box, 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.

Columbia's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Eau Claire, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will face off against Keenan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eau Claire, they will head out on the road to square off against Columbia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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