Columbia won the last time they faced Ichabod Crane, and things went their way on Monday too. The Columbia Blue Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Ichabod Crane Riders.
Ascher Melino looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Mellen, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Steven Heller was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Columbia's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Ichabod Crane, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-3.
Columbia will take on Albany Academy for Boys at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Albany Academy for Boys will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ichabod Crane, they will head out on the road to square off against Chatham at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Chatham's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Ichabod Crane's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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