Columbia is 0-9 against Sumrall since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Columbia Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Sumrall Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Columbia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Columbia didn't have quite enough to beat Purvis and fell 3-2. Columbia has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Naji Cain and Mac McDaniel stepped up to the plate in a big way. Cain went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI, while McDaniel went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Sumrall stacked a tenth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Seminary. Winning may never get old, but Sumrall sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Landon Hawkins was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Hawkins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Leo Odom was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Columbia's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Sumrall, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-3.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Columbia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Sumrall struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Columbia might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Sumrall in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Columbia avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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