Silliman Institute was the 2-1 winner over Columbia Academy when they last played one another on Friday, but their luck changed this time around. The Silliman Institute Wildcats fell just short of the Columbia Academy Cougars by a score of 7-5 on Friday.
For Columbia Academy's part, the team relied heavily on Jackson Speir, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Owen Simmons was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Silliman Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Columbia Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Silliman Institute will take on Bowling Green at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bowling Green is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Silliman Institute will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Columbia Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Oak Forest Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbia Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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