Trinity Lutheran lost against Columbus East back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Trinity Lutheran Cougars took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Columbus East Olympians. Trinity Lutheran has not had much luck with Columbus East recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Grace Lance put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Lance has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lance was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lance wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Cain, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Cain is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Columbus East's side, Baleigh Fish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks.
Trinity Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Columbus East, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trinity Lutheran will face off against Scottsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbus East, they will head out on the road to challenge Connersville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Connersville is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Columbus East will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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