There's no place like home for Columbus North, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Bloomington South Panthers on Wednesday. This was payback for Columbus North, who suffered a 6-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Zach McLean was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
On Bloomington South's side, Xavier Hemingway was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits.
On the hitting side, Bloomington South saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Waldon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Columbus North's win bumped their record up to 15-4. As for Bloomington South, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-6.
Columbus North will be playing in front of their home fans against Terre Haute South Vigo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games Terre Haute South Vigo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bloomington South, they will be playing at home against Center Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Center Grove will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Bloomington South surely won't give up without a fight.
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