Columbus fell victim to Norfolk and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norfolk Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Columbus of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Columbus got a good showing from Alex Griffith, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Griffith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On Norfolk's side, C.J. Hoffman made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Hoffman was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hoffman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sawyer Wolff, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Norfolk, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9.
Columbus didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-1 loss vs. Pius X on the 10th. Norfolk has also already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Lincoln North Star on the 10th.
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