While Columbia couldn't quite beat Saratoga Springs on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the eight-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Columbia Blue Devils fell just short of the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks by a score of 7-5. Columbia has not had much luck with Saratoga Springs recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Columbia got a good showing from Quinlan Finnigan, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Steven Heller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Cole Mellen was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Saratoga Springs' side, Rick Rossi looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Josh Delnicki and Raul Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Delnicki scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Patrick McKinley, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Columbia has fallen quite a ways from their 20-6 record last season and are now at 1-3. As for Saratoga Springs, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will square off against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Saratoga Springs, they will head out on the road to challenge Averill Park at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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