Bloomsburg came into Monday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Southern Columbia Area Tigers out 5-4. The win was just what Bloomsburg needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior contest.
Hunter Hunsinger looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bloomsburg's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Zane Smith, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Southern Columbia Area's side, they got a good showing from Guy Longenberger, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Caden Hopper was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Kole Myers was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Bloomsburg made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for Southern Columbia Area, they now have a losing record at 2-3-1.
Bloomsburg will head out on the road to face off against Hughesville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Southern Columbia Area, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Warrior Run at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Warrior Run: 1.6, Southern Columbia Area: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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