CLIPPERS TAKE A PAIR TO END TRIP TO THE BEACH
Columbiana were victorious against Buckeye 4-3 on Saturday. Columbiana got on the board in the top of the first inning after Caitlynn Pleska tripled, and Pleska stole home, each scoring one run.
The Clippers added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Cameron Perkins grounded out, and Pleska hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run. Sarah Michaels hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth for the Bucks.
Mackenzi Gamble earned the win for Columbiana. She allowed seven hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking none. Olivia Matras took the loss for Buckeye. The right-handed pitcher went four innings, surrendering four runs (two earned) on five hits, striking out two and walking one.
Pleska drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Clippers with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-2 on the day. Ava Davanzo, Alivia Bell, Maryn Hepler, Pleska, and Perkins each collected one hit. Columbiana didn’t commit a single error in the field. Perkins had the most chances in the field with nine.
GAME 2
Alexis Sperling drove in four runs on one hit to lead Columbiana past Hazard 15-5 on Saturday. In the third inning, Sperling hit an inside the park grand slam. The Clippers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Megan Moser singled, scoring three runs, and Alexis Davis drew a walk, scoring one run.
Columbiana extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI hit by pitches by Landry Smith and Moser. They added seven more runs in the top of the third inning on four hits. Bella Roush singled, scoring two runs, Sperling hit an inside the park grand slam, and Paige Smith drew a walk, scoring one run.
Peyton Stoy earned the win for Columbiana. She allowed four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out five and walking none. Braylynn Eddington took the loss for Hazard. The right-handed pitcher went two innings, giving up nine runs (eight earned) on four hits, striking out none and walking six. Kyla Hogan began the game for Columbiana. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and three runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one.
The Clippers amassed 10 hits in the game. Moser led with three hits in three at bats. Roush collected two hits in three at bats. Columbiana had patience at the plate, accumulating 12 walks for the game.
Davis, Lia Shipe, Hogan, and Smith led the team with two free passes each. The Clippers ran wild on the base paths, accumulating five stolen bases for the game. They also didn’t commit a single error in the field. Sperling had the most chances in the field with six.
