Columbus extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-9. They lost 9-0 to the Lincoln East Spartans. The Discoverers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Lincoln East, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-6 record. Considering they have won eight contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lincoln East's part, Savannah Stahly tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Stahly has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chesney Haydon, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 16 matches. Another player making a difference was Lainey Bednar, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus will head out to face off against Omaha Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln East, they will square off against Lincoln Southwest at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Silver Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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