Columbia can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans with a sharp 11-2 win. Columbia's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Andrew Gabriel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Gabriel was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Steven Heller and Ronan Kreshik did most of the damage at the plate: Heller scored two runs while going 2-for-5, while Kreshik scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Cole Mellen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
On Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake's side, Silas Marvin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Matt Martin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Columbia's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Columbia is on the road again on Thursday to play Bethlehem Central at 4:15 p.m. As for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Niskayuna at 4:15 p.m. Niskayuna will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake surely won't give up without a fight.
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