Softball Game Preview: Columbia Raiders vs. Revere Minutemen

The Columbia Raiders will venture away from home to challenge the Revere Minutemen at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Columbia's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Revere's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

On Wednesday, Columbia came up short against Keystone and fell 6-3.

Alina Jones

Batters Struck Out

05/07/25 vs Keystone	6
04/28/25 vs Black River	5
04/22/25 @ Oberlin	8

Alina Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kenzie Shackelton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season.

Mayfield hit Revere with a seven-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Minutemen took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.

Ashley Gardner was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Paige Kelley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple.

Revere's defeat dropped their record down to 16-5. As for Columbia, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.