West Columbus had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it six. They lost 19-1 to the East Columbus Gators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 19-10 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for East Columbus, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. Considering they have won 13 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For East Columbus' part, Gracie Coyle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Coyle was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jenna King was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Aleigh Godwin was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, East Columbus will be playing at home against Ashley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West Columbus will be paying especially close attention to the Gators' game: after the Gators face off against the Screaming Eagle, they'll take on West Columbus again at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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