Columbia scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Keenan Raiders with a sharp 28-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Columbia.
Ranyya Goldsmith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Goldsmith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Tyona Evans was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Madison Butler was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Columbia's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. As for Keenan, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Richland Northeast at 6:00 p.m. on April 10th. As for Keenan, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Fairfield Central at 6:00 p.m. on April 16th.
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