Columbus was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hardaway on Friday. The Columbus Blue Devils blew past the Hardaway Hawks 11-1. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Blue Devils this season.
Michael Nottleman
| 02/28/25 vs Hardaway | 3 |
| 04/12/24 vs Crisp County | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs St. Anne-Pacelli | 1 |
| 02/21/25 vs Harris County | 1 |
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Michael Nottleman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). He is becoming a predictor of Columbus' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Nottleman was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI and one double. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three).
In other batting news, Columbus let Caden Bryans and Jamari Blackmon run wild. Bryans scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Blackmon scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Columbus is 2-1 when Blackmon posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Maddox Anderson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Columbus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hardaway only posted an OBP of .176.
Columbus' record is now 3-5. As for Hardaway, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will welcome Kendrick at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbus will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Hardaway, they will take on Jordan at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hardaway is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Jordan a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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