Columbus's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jordan Red Jackets a 15-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Red Jackets: they've now won eight in a row.
Not much got past Emily Balauitan, who gave up just two hits to keep Jordan off the board. Balauitan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Blue Devils
| 08/21/25 vs Jordan | 59.3% |
| 08/19/25 @ Northside | 26.9% |
| 08/09/25 vs Calvary Christian | 28.6% |
| 08/07/25 vs Lamar County | 29.4% |
| 08/06/25 vs St. Anne-Pacelli | 47.1% |
| + 9 more games |
Columbus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. The last time their OBP was this high was back in October of 2024.
Columbus' victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Jordan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Columbus will square off against rival Sumter County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jordan is set to face off against their familiar foe Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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