Columbus lost to Standing Bear back in April of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Discoverers fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 5-4.
Matthew Krueger was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2025.
At the plate, Connor Cameron was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Laitenn Braithwait, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
Columbus now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Standing Bear, their record is now 9-7.
Looking ahead, Columbus will square off against Elkhorn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Antlers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Standing Bear, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 8-2 loss against Lincoln East on the 20th.
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