Columbus East had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 7-17 to make it 12. They fell just short of the New Albany Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Olympians of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Columbus East saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was J.D. Rotert, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for New Albany, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games.
On New Albany's side, Sean Rose spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Rose has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Tyler McMillen was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Coming up, Columbus East is taking a road trip to face off against East Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games the Trojans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for New Albany, they will square off against Silver Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dragons will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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