Warsaw hasn't had much luck against Columbia City recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will head out to take on the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Warsaw has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wawasee hit Warsaw with a eight-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers wound up with the same score they had in their last game (14-3), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The match marked their lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Raegan Robinson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season. Brooklyn Nibert was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Columbia City owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Monday. They came out on top against Fort Wayne Snider by a score of 3-0. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.
The result came thanks to Emma Hiss's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mylie Ward, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendyl Sattison, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Columbia City's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Warsaw, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 3-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Warsaw hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Columbia City struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Warsaw came up short against Columbia City in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 6-3. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
