Columbus is 5-0 against Sumter County since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Columbus Blue Devils will welcome the Sumter County Panthers at 5:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Columbus' favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Sumter County has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Columbus is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Newnan just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. The matchup marked the Blue Devils' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Columbus saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maya Bagsby, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bethany Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Columbus hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Sumter County's offense. They lost 15-0 to Crisp County on Thursday.
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Sumter County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Columbus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Sumter County struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Columbus took their victory against Sumter County in their previous matchup back in September of 2019 by a conclusive 18-2. Does Columbus have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sumter County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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