Softball Recap: Shaw Snags Sixth Victory in Last Seven Games

Shaw proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 15) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Columbus Blue Devils 9-8. This was payback for the Raiders, who suffered an 11-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Coryelle Smoak

Hits (Career)

09/02/25 @ Columbus	3
09/23/24 @ Brookstone	2
09/23/24 @ Brookstone	2
08/26/24 vs Manchester	2
08/20/24 vs Sumter County	2

Coryelle Smoak was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michayla Bledsoe, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Shaw kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 11.2.

Shaw is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games. As for Columbus, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-5.

Looking ahead, Shaw will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Sumter County at 5:30 p.m. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 13.5 runs per game this season. As for Columbus, they will take on McIntosh in a tournament on Friday.