Columbia had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Clements Colts 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Columbia also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
For Clements' part, Peyten Burks was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Burks was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Aubre Turner was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Columbia's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-10. As for Clements, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Columbia will be playing at home against St. John Paul II at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Clements, they will head out on the road to square off against Elkmont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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