Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbia). They put the hurt on the Albany Falcons with a sharp 15-4 win on Friday. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Stella Guzek spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Madison Marr
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At the plate, Columbia got a massive performance out of Madison Marr, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Marr a new career-high. Sophia Galligan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Columbia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Columbia's record is now 11-1. As for Albany, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Columbia is set to square off against their familiar foe Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Blue Devils 1.9, the Spartans 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Albany will challenge rival Shenendehowa at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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