Southern dropped to 6-9 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 10-0 to the Columbiana Clippers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Clippers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Monday.
As for Columbiana, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For Columbiana's part, Ella Eisenbraun and Reagan Bell were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Eisenbraun struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Bell tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. At bat, Eisenbraun went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Bell went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave Bell a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyla Hogan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Landry Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern will square off against David Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbiana, they will face off against Leetonia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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