Columbia had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets 7-1. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bynton Edge was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Trayce McKenzie
| 02/28/25 @ St. Augustine | 4 |
| 04/12/24 vs Bishop Kenny | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Santa Fe | 2 |
| 04/26/24 @ IMG Academy | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs IMG Academy Black | 2 |
In other batting news, Trayce McKenzie and Max Shuler did most of the damage at the plate: McKenzie scored a run while going 4-for-4, while Shuler scored a run while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave McKenzie a new career-high in hits (four). Casen Maddox also deserves some recognition as he stole his first stolen base of the season.
Columbia's record now sits at 5-3. As for St. Augustine, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Columbia will challenge Trinity Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Trinity Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Augustine, they will square off against Beachside at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Beachside has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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