The Columbus Discoverers will head out to challenge the Westview Wolverines at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Columbus fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Pius X on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 6-2 to the Thunderbolts. The Discoverers haven't had much luck with the Thunderbolts recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Westview came out on top against Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run seventh inning. The Wolverines took their contest against the Mustangs 10-7. The win continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
Michael Thiesen looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, PJ Hodges was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted over his last ten matchups. Mitchell Piatt was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one double.
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Westview, their record is now 19-11.
Columbus might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Westview in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Discoverers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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