The Columbus Blue Devils's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Newnan Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Columbus got the win against Hardaway by a conclusive 16-2.
Emmie Jones was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jones was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maya Bagsby, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mya Wiggins, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Columbus hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in 15 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Newnan got themselves on the board against Morrow on Tuesday, but Morrow never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Mustangs. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Piper Willey looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Smith, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Ivey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Columbus' win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4. As for Newnan, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Columbus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Newnan struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Columbus came up short against Newnan in their previous meeting back in August, falling 6-2. Will Columbus have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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