For the second straight game, West Columbus will face off against East Bladen. The Vikings will venture away from home to square off against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: West Columbus has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while East Bladen will arrive with four straight wins.
West Columbus lost 10-1 to East Bladen on Tuesday.
For East Bladen's part, Gracie Edwards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up six Ks. Edwards has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gabriella Bray was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Martha Simmons, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
The victory got East Bladen back to even at 5-5. As for West Columbus, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
East Bladen's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Columbus has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. It's a different story for East Bladen, though, as they've been averaging 9.2 hits. Given West Columbus' sizable advantage in that area, the Eagles will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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