Columbus East had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Martinsville Artesians on Saturday and snuck past 9-8.
Aj Tindell looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Columbus East got a big performance out of Jackson Watkins, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bige Asher, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Columbus East pushed their record up to 4-11 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Martinsville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Columbus East will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Bedford North Lawrence at 6:00 p.m. As for Martinsville, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Whiteland at 6:00 p.m. Whiteland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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