Fairfield Central had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Columbia Capitals 27-26. The win was just what Fairfield Central needed coming off of a 13-0 loss in their prior game.
For Columbia's part, Kamyia Henry and Madison Butler stepped up to the plate in a big way. Henry scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Butler scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Ma?Khari Jones was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The victory got Fairfield Central back to even at 1-1. As for Columbia, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Fairfield Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against Columbia: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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