While Columbia didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the York County Tech Spartans a 9-0 shutout on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Crimson Tide have posted against the Spartans since April 18, 2015.
The result came thanks to Peyton Gilbert's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cameron McClair was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Mummaw, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
| 03/27/25 @ York County Tech | 9-0 |
| 03/19/25 @ Garden Spot | 9-1 |
| 03/18/25 @ York Catholic | 10-0 |
| 05/08/24 @ Lancaster Mennonite | 10-0 |
| 05/06/24 @ Lancaster Mennonite | 3-1 |
Columbia's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average this season. As for York County Tech, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will host Mount Calvary Christian at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for York County Tech, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against West York Area at 4:15 p.m. West York Area's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so York County Tech's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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