Softball Recap: Columbus Has No Trouble Against Woodward Academy

By Team Reports Aug 14, 2024, 5:03am

Softball Recap: Columbus Blue Devils vs. Woodward Academy War Eagles

Columbus entered their tilt with Woodward Academy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Woodward Academy War Eagles onto the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Tuesday. That nine run margin sets a new team best for the Blue Devils this season.

The team relied heavily on Maya Bagsby, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Beeler, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.

Columbus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. The last time their batting average was this high was back in September of 2023.

Columbus' win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Woodward Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.

Columbus' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lamar County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Woodward Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Landmark Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Woodward Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.

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