Jennings County extended their winning streak to four on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 8-6 in the process. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Columbus East Olympians a 5-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Arian Day, who gave up just three hits to keep Columbus East off the board. Day has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Maycie Ward
| 04/30/25 @ Columbus East | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Trinity Lutheran | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs East Central | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Franklin Central | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Franklin County | 2 |
On the hitting side, Maycie Ward was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Marlee Elston also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Columbus East, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9. The matchup marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On Columbus East's side, Fish Baleigh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Columbus East saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natasha Armstrong, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Jennings County has already played their next game, a 4-3 victory against New Albany on the 1st. As for Columbus East, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 6-1 defeat against Bedford North Lawrence on the 2nd.
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