Columbia Central has not done well against Coffee County Central recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Columbia Central Lions won by a run and slipped past the Coffee County Central Red Raiders 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Columbia Central.
Ruthie Lindsey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Saviya Morgan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Coffee County Central's side, Willow Carden was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Arnold, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Coffee County Central was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbia Central didn't hit any.
Columbia Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8-1 record this season. As for Coffee County Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-10-1 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Shelbyville Central the next time they take the field. Coffee County Central will head out to face Shelbyville Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Columbia Central will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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