Tri-Cities Prep had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it seven. They came up short against the Columbia Coyotes, falling 17-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Coyotes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Friday.
As for Columbia, they now have a winning record of 9-8. Considering they have won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Columbia's part, Makena Kranz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Kranz has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Gracelyn Waters and Joci Laws did most of the damage at the plate: Waters went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Laws went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Waters has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Nancy Leahy, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Tri-Cities Prep wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-0 loss against Sunnyside Christian on the 28th. As for Columbia, they will take on Dayton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Coyotes will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last ten games.
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