For the second straight game, Columbia will face off against Redan. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Raiders at 5:55 p.m. on Friday. Columbia has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Columbia is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Thursday. They came up short against Redan, falling 18-4.
For Redan's part, McKinley Alexander made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Alexander was also big at the plate, earning one run and two stolen bases. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other pitching news, Kayden Parks looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Micah McNealy was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted over his last five games. Kenneth Barge was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Redan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matchups.
Redan has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
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