Baseball Game Preview: Loretto Mustangs vs. Columbia Central Lions

The Loretto Mustangs will square off against the Columbia Central Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Tuesday, Loretto came up short against Lewis County and fell 6-1.

Casen Springer

Base on Balls Against

04/01/25 @ Battle Creek	2
04/08/25 vs Lewis County	1
03/25/25 @ Summertown	1

Casen Springer put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Loretto is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-12 otherwise. Springer was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.

Springer wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Fisher, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Columbia Central suffered their biggest loss since March 21st on Tuesday. They lost 9-3 to Lincoln County. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Falcons recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Loretto has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Columbia Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.