Baseball Recap: Columbia Has No Trouble Against Rhodes

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 vs Clearview	21
04/22/25 @ Oberlin	19
03/31/25 vs Garfield Heights	15
05/07/25 vs Rhodes	10
04/16/25 vs Brookside	10

Columbia was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rhodes on Wednesday. The Raiders blew past the Rams 16-6. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Logan Menge made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI, two runs, and three stolen bases.

In other batting news, Columbia let Andrew Sorensen and Justin Smith run wild. Sorensen went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Smith went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Sorensen a new career-high. Carter Duley was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Columbia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Columbia's win bumped their record up to 10-5-1. As for Rhodes, their loss dropped their record down to 12-3.

Coming up, Columbia will challenge Open Door Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Rhodes, they will take on Garrett Morgan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.