New Riegel hit Columbian with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tornadoes took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Jackets. The Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Jackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2017.
Columbian saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maizie Mellott, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and one stolen base.
Columbian dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for New Riegel, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Columbian will take on Sandusky at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tornadoes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Streaks have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for New Riegel, they will square off against Hopewell-Loudon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Jackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chieftains have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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