The Columbus International Lions are taking a road trip to take on the South Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbus International has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 8.
Columbus International lost 11-1 to Mifflin on Monday.
Meanwhile, South had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Linden-McKinley 14-4 on Friday. The Bulldogs not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 9th (when they won 14-4).
Justin Davis, Jr. made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because South is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 1-11 otherwise. Davis, Jr. was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Isaac Marshall was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ovanti Dennis, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April.
Columbus International's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for South, their record is now 3-12.
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