Baseball Recap: Columbia Wildcats vs. Emmett Huskies
Columbia can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Emmett Huskies. That's more bragging rights for Columbia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hunter Christensen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Christensen was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Austin Cornell was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Emmett's side, Jase Bade made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases. Ryder Sheibe was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Columbia's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-7. As for Emmett, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will stay at home for another game and welcome Skyview at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Skyview will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Emmett, they will be playing at home against Ridgevue at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Emmett and Ridgevue are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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