North Brunswick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the East Columbus Gators by a score of 9-8. North Brunswick was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Columbus apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Hanna Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Blair Sampson and Katherine Kayler stepped up to the plate in a big way. Sampson scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Kayler scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gracie Christianson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On East Columbus' side, Sara Coleman was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna King, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
North Brunswick's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for East Columbus, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-4.
North Brunswick will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against New Hanover at 6:00 p.m. New Hanover is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning North Brunswick will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for East Columbus, they will challenge Heide Trask at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heide Trask is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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