Columbus North won the last time they faced Southport and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Bull Dogs came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 4-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bull Dogs.
Bailee Scruggs made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Scruggs was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Columbus North let Morgan Jarvis and Payton Morris run wild. Jarvis went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Morris went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that Morris has hit this season.
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| 05/07/25 - Away | 4-1 W |
| 04/18/24 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/20/23 - Away | 12-0 W |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 7-0 W |
| 04/22/21 - Away | 8-1 W |
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The win got Columbus North back to even at 7-7. As for Southport, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus North will welcome Greenwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Woodmen have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.63 runs per game on average), something the Bull Dogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Southport, they will take on Beech Grove in a tournament on Friday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight.
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