Hardaway extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-6. They came up short against the Columbus Blue Devils, falling 17-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 back in August.
Naryah Wilson made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Columbus, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-7. Considering they have won six matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Columbus' side, Addi Hart made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Hart has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in August.
In other batting news, Aubrie McBride was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Layla Hendrick was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Hardaway didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-2 defeat against Sumter County on the 18th. As for Columbus, they have also already played their next game, a 19-0 victory against Jordan on the 17th.
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