It was a good run, but Columbia Central unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coffee County Central Red Raiders. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Columbia Central couldn't push the score so high this time.
Gabby Bolton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Coffee County Central's side, Lily Norman tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Norman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maggie Montgomery was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Jalyn Moran was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Columbia Central's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-9-1. As for Coffee County Central, their victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-13-1.
Columbia Central will take on Spring Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Columbia Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Spring Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Coffee County Central, they will head out on the road to take on Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Coffee County Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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