The Columbus Discoverers will square off against the Pius X Thunderbolts at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Tuesday, Columbus didn't have quite enough to beat Lincoln Southeast and fell 5-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pius X, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past Norfolk 4-3.
Porter Maxson looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Pius X is 4-1 when Maxson allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Pius X saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Ackermann, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that Ackermann has brought in this season. Another was Hayden Huggins, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Pius X hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Pius X's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Columbus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
Columbus couldn't quite get it done against Pius X when the teams last played back in May of 2025 as they fell 7-3. Will the Discoverers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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