Kendrick is 0-7 against Columbus since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Cherokees will venture away from home to square off against the Blue Devils at 5:30 p.m. Kendrick has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Kendrick's offense. They lost 14-0 to Jordan on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Columbus made easy work of Hardaway on Tuesday and carried off an 11-1 win. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Thomas Williams spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Columbus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hardaway only posted an OBP of .200.
Columbus has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Kendrick, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.
Kendrick suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Columbus in their previous matchup on March 3rd. Can the Cherokees avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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