Columbus had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Crisp County Cougars onto the board and left with a 3-0 win in Friday's first game. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Columbus also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Michael Nottleman made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Nottleman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Nottleman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Nottleman wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Peak, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Quintavious Fudge was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Columbus' victory bumped their record up to 11-14. As for Crisp County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Columbus beat Crisp County by a score of 9-1 later that day.
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