Columbian had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-16 to make it nine. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norwalk Truckers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 16, 2025, but that streak is no more.
As for Norwalk, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games.
For Norwalk's part, Saige Viock made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Viock has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Caymen Mercer was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Audryn Ott, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Columbian will challenge Seneca East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tornadoes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Norwalk, they will face off against Lexington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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