It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Central Columbia ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Hughesville Spartans out 9-8. Winning may never get old, but Central Columbia sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
For Hughesville's part, Logan Kiess put in work no matter where he played. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kiess has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kiess was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tanner Clayton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Angelo Ferrigno, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Central Columbia now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Hughesville, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Columbia will take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Greater Nanticoke Area has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hughesville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lewisburg at 4:30 p.m. Hughesville is facing Lewisburg at the right time seeing as Lewisburg is stuck on a 19-game losing streak.
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