First Coast was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-1 to the Columbia Tigers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs First Coast has scored all season.
First Coast got a good showing from Hayden Carns, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Carns has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Robert Bryson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
On Columbia's side, Grant Bowers and Ayden Phillips were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Bowers tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Phillips kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. At bat, Bowers went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double, while Phillips scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Branson Mann was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
First Coast's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Columbia, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
First Coast will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Ponte Vedra at 7:00 p.m. As for Columbia, they will be playing at home against St. Augustine at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Augustine is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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