Columbus typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Newnan proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the Columbus Blue Devils 6-5. The win was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on three straight.
CA Moss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. That's the fewest strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
On the hitting side, Addison Smith and Presley Ivey did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Ivey went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. That's the most hits Smith has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Khloe Walker, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Newnan has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-10 record this season. As for Columbus, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newnan will challenge Dutchtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newnan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Columbus, they will face off against Shaw at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Columbus' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Shaw's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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