It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Harley Allendale Columbia ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Whitman Wildcats, sneaking past 13-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wolves considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Caden Frank made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 4-for-6 with two stolen bases, three doubles, and two runs. Harley Allendale Columbia is undefeated when Frank posts two or more runs, but 1-12 otherwise.

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In other batting news, Jahdiel Marrero was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Jaden Marrero was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Harley Allendale Columbia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Harley Allendale Columbia moved to 4-12 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for Whitman, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Harley Allendale Columbia does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Whitman, they will host Red Jacket at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Whitman is facing Red Jacket at the right time seeing as Red Jacket is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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