Softball Game Preview: Columbia on Home-Turf

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The Columbia Raiders will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Firelands Falcons at 5:00 p.m.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Columbia finally turned things around against Firelands on Wednesday. Columbia won by a run and slipped past Firelands 8-7.

For Firelands' part, Sarah Blankenship made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Blankenship is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Lexi Schrader was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Columbia's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Firelands, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.

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