Colonial Beach had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-11 to make it six. They lost 25-14 to the Essex Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-5 on Tuesday.
Olivia Belle Cooke led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Zayna Wolfe, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
As for Essex, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-9-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Essex's side, Makiryn Williams was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Williams has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenedi Campbell, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Looking ahead, Colonial Beach will venture away from home to face off against West Point at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Essex, they will square off against Lancaster at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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