The Columbia Central Lions will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Columbia Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Columbia Central will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Coffee County Central, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Columbia Central came out on top in a nail-biter against Coffee County Central on Tuesday and snuck past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Columbia Central.
Ruthie Lindsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Saviya Morgan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville Central fell victim to a tough 14-1 defeat at the hands of Coffee County Central on Wednesday.
Ali Rippy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Columbia Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8-1 record this season. As for Shelbyville Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Columbia Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Columbia Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shelbyville Central, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Columbia Central continue to outrun the ball?
Columbia Central skirted past Shelbyville Central 4-2 when the teams last played last Sunday. Does Columbia Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shelbyville Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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