Southern Columbia Area won the last time they faced Central Columbia and things went their way on Thursday too. Southern Columbia Area put the hurt on Central Columbia with a sharp 14-1 win. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 13 runs or more this season.
Caden Hopper
| 03/27/25 vs Central Columbia | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ Line Mountain | 3 |
| 05/20/24 @ Troy | 1 |
| 05/13/24 @ Danville | 1 |
| 05/06/24 @ Central Columbia | 3 |
| 04/29/24 @ Warrior Run | 11 |
Caden Hopper made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Guy Longenberger looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Southern Columbia Area let Brayden Andrews and Levi Everitt run wild. Andrews scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Everitt scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave Everitt a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kole Myers, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Southern Columbia Area always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .513 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Southern Columbia Area's record now sits at 3-1.
Looking ahead, Southern Columbia Area will head out to square off against Mahanoy Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Southern Columbia Area is facing Mahanoy Area at the right time seeing as Mahanoy Area is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Central Columbia, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-2 victory against Bloomsburg on the 29th.
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