For the second straight game, Columbia will face off against Purvis. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Tornadoes at 6:30 p.m. Columbia has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight losses, while Purvis will come in with three straight wins.
Columbia fell victim to Purvis and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Tornadoes.
For Purvis' part, Kade Lawler tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Lawler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on JoJo Parker, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jacob Parker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Purvis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbia only posted an OBP of .211.
Purvis' victory bumped their record up to 16-5. As for Columbia, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Columbia has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Purvis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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