Lower Richland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Columbia Capitals by a score of 17-15. Even if Lower Richland couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
For Columbia's part, the team relied heavily on Kamyia Henry, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Henry is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Madison Butler, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Lower Richland's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Columbia, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-4.
Lower Richland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Columbia, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Blacksburg at 5:30 p.m.
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