Crimson Tide vs Crusaders
| 04/16/25 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 05/03/24 - Home | 1-5 L |
| 04/24/24 - Away | 5-8 L |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 3-4 L |
| 05/04/23 - Away | 0-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
Columbia hadn't done well against Lancaster Catholic recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide skirted past the Crusaders 3-1. For the Crimson Tide, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 win the Crusaders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
John Buzzendore made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Buzzendore wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Marley, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Columbia now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Lancaster Catholic, they moved to 6-6 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Columbia will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mount Calvary Christian at 4:15 p.m. The Chargers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Crimson Tide surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lancaster Catholic, they are taking a road trip to face off against Pequea Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
