Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Briggs). Everything went their way against the Columbus International Lions on Saturday as they made off with a 21-8 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Bruins, who have now won three contests in a row.
JD Adkins and Marcus Rodgers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Adkins tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Rodgers pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Adkins scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Rodgers scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Rodgers also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Cameron Griffith
| 04/12/25 vs Columbus International | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Independence | 4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Africentric Early College | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Marion-Franklin | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Walnut Ridge | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cameron Griffith, who scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Briggs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Robert Wright was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Briggs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Briggs' record is now 5-2. As for Columbus International, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Briggs will host West at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbus International, they will be playing at home against Northland at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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