
Raiders
04/11/25 @ Clearview | 24 |
04/09/25 vs Brooklyn | 19 |
04/04/25 @ Cleveland Central Catholic | 18 |
04/01/25 vs Valley Forge | 15 |
04/14/25 @ Wellington | 12 |
While Columbia didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves with a sharp 19-8 win on Wednesday. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Sadie Schulke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Schulke was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Kenzie Shackelton was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Anderson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Columbia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cuyahoga Heights only posted an OBP of .444.
Columbia's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Coming up, Columbia will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Firelands at 5:00 p.m. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they will venture away from home to challenge Padua Franciscan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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