The Columbus Blue Devils will take on the Smiths Station Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Columbus got the win against Sumter County by a conclusive 12-2. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Ryan Culler spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
Ryan Miller
| 03/17/26 vs Sumter County | 4 |
| 02/24/26 @ Carver | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Spencer | 2 |
| 03/10/26 vs Jordan | 1 |
| 03/03/26 @ Kendrick | 1 |
At the plate, Ryan Miller was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colton Hefner, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Columbus kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Smiths Station was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Glenwood, falling 9-2.
Smiths Station's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Columbus, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Columbus couldn't quite get it done against Smiths Station in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 as they fell 7-2. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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