After a string of nine wins, United's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 10-0 to the Columbiana Clippers. United was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the five games prior) but Columbiana's pitchers proved too tough.
For Columbiana's part, Mackenzi Gamble made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Gamble has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Gamble was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Columbiana let Caitlynn Pleska and Cameron Perkins loose on the outfield. Pleska went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Perkins scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Ava Davanzo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
United's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-2. As for Columbiana, their victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-3.
United will take on Columbiana at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbiana knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past eight contests -- so hopefully United likes a good challenge. As for Columbiana, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southern at 5:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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