Emmett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 7-1 loss at the hands of the Columbia Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Emmett of the 12-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Emmett saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryson Kellam, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. Easton White was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Columbia's side, Austin Cornell was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Hanan, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Emmett's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Columbia, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Emmett will challenge Ridgevue at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ridgevue and Emmett are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Columbia, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Skyview at 3:00 p.m. Skyview will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Columbia surely won't give up without a fight.
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