Ashley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 10-5 to the East Columbus Gators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ashley of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Vayda Lequire was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sawyer Rigdon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On East Columbus' side, Gracie Coyle made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Coyle has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Coyle was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabby Andrews, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Chynna Patrick was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Ashley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-16. As for East Columbus, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4.
Ashley will head out on the road to face off against Hoggard at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hoggard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for East Columbus, they will head out on the road to square off against North Brunswick at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. East Columbus is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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