Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Bloomfield Bengals by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Columbia of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Bloomfield's part, the team relied heavily on Sean Sayers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7-1. As for Bloomfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will play host again on Thursday to welcome St. Joseph, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. As for Bloomfield, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Cedar Grove at 2:00 p.m. Cedar Grove is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Bloomfield will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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