Sumter County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They came up short against the Columbus Blue Devils, falling 15-2. Having soared to a lofty 26 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Columbus, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4. 15 seems to be a good number for them as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
For Columbus' part, Emily Balauitan made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Balauitan has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Layla Hendrick was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Mya Wiggins was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Coming up, Sumter County is taking a road trip to challenge Jordan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Jackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Columbus, they will welcome Hardaway at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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