The Columbus East Olympians will head out on the road to challenge the Columbus North Bull Dogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus East is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 13-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Columbus East had just enough and edged Batesville out 3-2.
Blake Borkhardt was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Borkhardt was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Eli Tindell looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Evan Balzer, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Columbus North scored first but ultimately less than Bedford North Lawrence in their game on Thursday. They lost 11-2 to the Stars. Columbus North has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dillon James made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Columbus East's record now sits at 6-13. As for Columbus North, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3.
Columbus East came up short against Columbus North in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-1. Thankfully for Columbus East, Luke Harmon (who struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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