Lower Richland was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Columbia on Wednesday. The Diamond Hornets never let the Capitals get on the board and left with a 21-0 victory. The Diamond Hornets have beaten the Capitals the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Capitals has come to flipping the script.
Cody Scott
| 04/29/26 vs Columbia | 7 |
| 04/13/26 @ Providence Athletic Club | 0 |
| 03/30/26 vs Heathwood Hall Episcopal | 2 |
| 03/23/26 vs Richland Northeast | 7 |
Cody Scott was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kayden Sumpter was incredible, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Lower Richland's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 3-14 when he doesn't). Dominic Tillman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Lower Richland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lower Richland's record now sits at 5-15. As for Columbia, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-16.
Coming up, Lower Richland will head out to square off against Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Diamond Hornets will need to watch out since the Gators have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. Columbia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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