Columbus East's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Bloomington North Cougars out 9-7. This was payback for Columbus East, who suffered a 5-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Columbus East let Chase Niese and Aj Tindell loose on the outfield. Niese scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Tindell went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Blake Borkhardt, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Bloomington North's side, Joe Burton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Columbus East's win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-16. As for Bloomington North, they dropped their record down to 7-15 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight at home.
Columbus East will head out on the road to face off against Roncalli at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Roncalli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Bloomington North, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Floyd Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Floyd Central will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Bloomington North surely won't give up without a fight.
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