Columbia is a perfect 5-0 against Open Door Christian since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Raiders will head out to square off against the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Columbia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Columbia was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rhodes on Wednesday. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Rams. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won six contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Logan Menge made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, two runs, and three stolen bases.
Andrew Sorensen
| 05/07/25 vs Rhodes | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Oberlin | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Clearview | 1 |
| 04/18/25 @ Black River | 1 |
In other batting news, Columbia let Andrew Sorensen and Justin Smith run wild. Sorensen went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Smith went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three RBI gave Sorensen a new career-high. Carter Duley was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Columbia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Open Door Christian fell victim to Medina Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 14-0 to the Knights. The Patriots' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Open Door Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Columbia, their record is now 10-5-1.
Columbia took their victory against Open Door Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 16-1 score. Will the Raiders repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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