Columbus North dropped their record down to 8-10 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Brownstown Central Braves. The Bull Dogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Payton Morris put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Morris was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Miley McClellan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Lily Retz was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Brownstown Central, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games.
On Brownstown Central's side, Shyla Steele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Olivia Justice was excellent, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI.
Looking ahead, Columbus North will challenge Bloomington South at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Bull Dogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brownstown Central, they will take on Silver Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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