Explorers
| 03/12/26 vs Palmetto | 10 |
| 02/24/26 vs South Dade | 10 |
| 03/16/26 @ Middleton | 8 |
| 03/02/26 vs Westminster Christian | 7 |
| 02/19/26 vs Coral Gables | 7 |
Columbus came out on top against Middleton on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Explorers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Vikings an 8-0 shutout. Considering the Explorers have won six games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Columbus got a great performance from Jonny Perez as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave Perez a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Columbus let Juan Jacome and Ricky Hernandez Jr run wild. Jacome went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Hernandez Jr went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Hernandez Jr has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Robbie Oyarzun, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.
Columbus lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Columbus and bumps their season record up to 11-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Middleton, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will host Immaculata-La Salle at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Middleton, they will be playing at home against Owyhee at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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