There's no place like home for Hagerstown, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Columbus East Olympians out 7-5.
Rylan Young made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Young has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Young was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Pyle, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Jerycha Allred was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Columbus East's side, Lola Watkins led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Baleigh Fish, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI.
Hagerstown's victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Columbus East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Hagerstown will square off against Cowan at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hagerstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Columbus East, they will be playing at home against Jeffersonville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Jeffersonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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