The Columbia Central Lions will face off against the Coffee County Central Red Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Columbia Central managed to slip by Page the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Lions lost 15-7 to the Patriots on Friday.
Jack Beck was cooking despite his team's loss, earning four RBI.
Meanwhile, Coffee County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Tullahoma, falling 8-1.
Coffee County Central also got a good showing from Leiton Yancer, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Yancer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Columbia Central has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for Coffee County Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Columbia Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Coffee County Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Columbia Central beat Coffee County Central 5-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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