Baseball Recap: Columbia Academy's Win on Friday Extends Winning Streak to 14

Bulldogs

Previous Games

04/04/25 @ Providence Christian Academy	11-3
04/01/25 vs The Webb School	3-1
03/31/25 @ The Webb School	6-2
03/22/25 @ Zion Christian Academy	15-1
03/21/25 vs Lewis County	18-3
+ 9 more games

Columbia Academy came tearing into Friday's match with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Providence Christian Academy LIONS. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Maine Metz looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jase Kincaid, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Gunner Skelton was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Columbia Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in ten consecutive games.

Columbia Academy pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Providence Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9-1 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia Academy will head out to face off against Columbia Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Providence Christian Academy, they will face off against Smith County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The LIONS are facing the Owls at the right time seeing as the Owls are stuck on a three-game losing streak.