Tuesday just wasn't the day for Columbia's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Annville-Cleona Dutchmen, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Columbia just can't catch a break and has now endured six losses in a row.
For Annville-Cleona's part, Ben Morcom spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Colten Shaffer and Zac Frentz did most of the damage at the plate: Shaffer went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Frentz scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Traian Dompier was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Annville-Cleona, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Columbia will head out on the road to take on Pequea Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Pequea Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Columbia's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Annville-Cleona, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lancaster Catholic at 4:15 p.m. Lancaster Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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