The Columbus Explorers will head out on the road to square off against the Mater Academy Charter Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Columbus has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Wednesday, Columbus didn't have quite enough to beat West Boca Raton and fell 3-1.
Mathew Rios was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Columbus saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Franklin Fransisco, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Mater Academy Charter unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of Parrish Community by a score of 5-3.
Jonathan Leyva was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Columbus dropped their record down to 8-4 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Mater Academy Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Columbus' speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. Columbus has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mater Academy Charter, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Columbus continue to outrun the ball?
Columbus took their victory against Mater Academy Charter when the teams last played back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 10-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbus since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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