Lions
| 04/01/25 vs Warren County | 14 |
| 03/28/25 vs Independence | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Spring Hill | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Spring Hill | 8 |
| 03/21/25 @ Centennial | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
For the second straight game, Columbia Central will face off against Warren County. The Lions will challenge the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbia Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Columbia Central's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Warren County with a sharp 14-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers: they've now won three in a row.
Lane Sharp was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kwan Sims, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Jack Beck also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Columbia Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren County struck out nine times.
Warren County's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Columbia Central, their record now sits at 9-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Columbia Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Warren County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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