Columbia hasn't had much luck against Mid-Carolina recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Capitals will face off against the Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Columbia has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Columbia fell victim to Clinton and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 20-0 to the Red Devils. The Capitals' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Meanwhile, Mid-Carolina beat Chester 5-2 on Friday. The Rebels haven't had any issues with the Cyclones recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Gabi Riddle made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Nora Cutler was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Malloree Grimsley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Mid-Carolina lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Mid-Carolina's record now sits at 6-7. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Columbia might still be hurting after the 21-3 defeat they got from Mid-Carolina in their previous matchup back in April of 2016. Can the Capitals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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