Shaker had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it seven. They came up short against the Columbia Blue Devils, falling 11-0. The Bison were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Columbia, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
For Columbia's part, Sophia Galligan was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Galligan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryce Stark, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Stella Guzek was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Shaker will square off against Frontier at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. As for Columbia, they will take on Ballston Spa at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Blue Devils 1.8, the Scotties 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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