Softball Game Preview: Columbia Tigers vs. Baldwin Indians

Tigers

Runs

03/25/25 @ Williston	0
03/13/25 @ Oakleaf	7
03/11/25 vs Dunnellon	6
03/08/25 vs Bronson	13
03/07/25 vs Gainesville	3
+ 9 more games

The Columbia Tigers will head out to face off against the Baldwin Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Columbia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

Columbia is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Williston just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Red Devils. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.

Meanwhile, Baldwin had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians have posted since May 14, 2024.

Hayden Peebles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kendall North, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Raven Watson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Baldwin, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.

Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Columbia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Baldwin struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Columbia beat Baldwin 6-3 in their previous matchup back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbia since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.