Columbus hasn't had much luck against LaGrange recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Blue Devils will look to defend their home field against the Grangers at 5:30 p.m. Columbus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Columbus lost 12-6 to Glenwood on Tuesday. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Michael Nottleman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Caden Bryans, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, LaGrange waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Tigers get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. Considering the Grangers have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for LaGrange, their victory bumped their record up to 16-9.
Columbus couldn't quite get it done against LaGrange in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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