Blue Devils
| 09/09/25 @ Jordan | 16 |
| 08/21/25 vs Jordan | 15 |
| 08/26/25 @ Sumter County | 13 |
| 09/11/25 vs Sumter County | 8 |
| 08/28/25 vs Hardaway | 8 |
Columbus won the last time they faced Sumter County and things went their way on Thursday too. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Panthers. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by eight runs or more this season.
Emily Balauitan spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grace Scott was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season. Aubrie McBride was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two triples and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Columbus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Columbus and bumps their season record up to 6-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Sumter County, they now also have a losing record of 6-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Columbus is set to challenge their familiar foe Hardaway at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Sumter County will square off against rival Jordan at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are on a four-game streak of home losses, and the Red Jackets a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck.
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