New Haven is 1-9 against Columbia City since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will host the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. New Haven has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
New Haven is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fort Wayne Bishop Luers.
Cassidy Johnson and Rakiya Jackson-Totton did some serious damage despite the final result: Johnson went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Jackson-Totton went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Thompson, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Columbia City entered their tilt with DeKalb on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Barons.
Emma Hiss made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendyl Sattison, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Hanna Maggard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Columbia City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive games.
Columbia City's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for New Haven, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
New Haven's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Columbia City, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will New Haven continue to outrun the ball?
New Haven might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Columbia City in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
