Explorers
| 02/20/25 @ Coral Gables | 13 |
| 02/28/25 @ West Boca Raton | 10 |
| 02/18/25 @ Palmetto | 10 |
| 02/17/25 vs Killian | 7 |
| 03/03/25 vs Westminster Christian | 6 |
While Columbus put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Westminster Christian. The Columbus Explorers were the clear victor by a 6-0 margin over the Westminster Christian Warriors. The Explorers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Mathew Rios tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over 6.1 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Columbus saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alec Cruz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Columbus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in five consecutive games.
Columbus' record is now 7-1. As for Westminster Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will challenge Ferguson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbus is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Ferguson a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Westminster Christian, they will face off against Varela at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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