Softball Recap: Heide Trask Titans vs. East Columbus Gators
Heide Trask has not done well against East Columbus recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Heide Trask Titans came out on top against the East Columbus Gators by a score of 5-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For Heide Trask, this counts as revenge for the 14-2 loss East Columbus walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Chloe Barnhill made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits. Barnhill has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Barnhill was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On East Columbus' side, Chynna Patrick made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Heide Trask's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for East Columbus, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heide Trask will play host again on Thursday to welcome Wallace-Rose Hill, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Wallace-Rose Hill will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for East Columbus, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Heide Trask at 6:00 p.m.
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