Sadly, Eau Claire is still looking for their first win of the season after five matches. They fell victim to a tough 12-0 loss at the hands of the Columbia Capitals on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eau Claire of the 17-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Columbia's part, Ranyya Goldsmith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Goldsmith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Kamyia Henry was incredible, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Henry is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Ma?Khari Jones, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Eau Claire's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Columbia, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eau Claire will square off against Columbia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia, they will head out on the road to face off against Keenan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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