Columbus East scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-10 walloping at the hands of the Jennings County Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Columbus East of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bige Asher made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Evan Huckaby, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Columbus East hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Columbus East's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-12. As for Jennings County, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Columbus East will challenge Bloomington South at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus East is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Jennings County, they will be playing at home against New Albany at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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