Columbus hit Palacios with a four-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Sharks fell 8-3 to the Cardinals. The Sharks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 10-5.
Caden Brooks put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had over his last two matchups. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Brooks wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Nieto, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double was Nieto's first of the season.
Palacios has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Columbus, they now have a winning record of 5-4-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Palacios is set to square off against their familiar foe Edna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Columbus will challenge rival Industrial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cardinals 4.1, the Cobras 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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