Columbia hadn't done well against Sumrall recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wildcats skirted past the Bobcats 5-4. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Columbia's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Carson Elkins, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Those RBI were Elkins' first of the season.
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| 02/20/26 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 03/28/25 - Away | 8-10 L |
| 03/25/25 - Home | 0-7 L |
| 03/29/24 - Home | 5-7 L |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 0-1 L |
| + 5 more games |
Columbia's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sumrall, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia will take on East Marion at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.8 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sumrall, they will square off against West Lauderdale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Bobcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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