Stroud Pitches 1-Hitter, Before Koalas Fall to Bluefield In Extra Innings

Saturday's game against Bluefield College was a heartbreaker for Columbia College , as they lost the lead late in a 10-6 defeat in game 2 of a double-header. The game was tied at four with Bluefield College batting in the top of the twelfth when Kristin Storer singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Columbia College lost despite out-hitting Bluefield College 18 to 13. Bluefield College got things moving in the first inning. Macy Martin singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

After Bluefield College scored two runs in the top of the third, Columbia College answered with two of their own. Bluefield College scored when Martin doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs. Columbia College then answered when Alexus Jennings doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. 

Laken Sparks was credited with the victory for Bluefield College . She went 12 innings, allowing four runs on 18 hits and striking out four.

Gabby Lawrence took the loss for Columbia College . She surrendered three runs on six hits over three innings, striking out two. Columbia College totaled 18 hits. Kenzi Danberg, Jennings, Gracie Louk, Maddie Hearn, Jordan Kennedy, and Madi Wadford each managed multiple hits for Columbia College . Danberg led Columbia College with four hits in seven at bats.

In the first game, Liz Stroud threw a gem on Saturday for Columbia College , allowing zero runs and besting Bluefield College by a score of 2-0The pitching was strong on both sides. Stroud struck out four, while Lexi Harmon sat down one. Stroud took the win for Columbia College. She allowed one hit and zero runs over seven innings, striking out four.

Harmon took the loss for Bluefield College . She surrendered two runs on four hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking zero.Taylor Hannah, Madison Keefer, Alexus Jennings, and Peggy Rochay each collected one hit to lead Columbia College. Columbia College was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Hannah had the most chances in the field with six.