Caldwell was the 7-0 winner over Columbia when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Chiefs fell 7-3 to the Cougars on Saturday.
Caldwell got a good showing from Chris Lista, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Chris DePrenda made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Santino Russo, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Caldwell now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Columbia, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caldwell will head out to take on West Orange at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbia, they will face off against Montclair at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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