Columbia's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the St. Johns Country Day Spartans. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their two-run performance the game before.
Tucker Floyd
Tucker Floyd looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Columbia is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Columbia let Colton Mote and Trayce McKenzie run wild. Mote scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while McKenzie scored two runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, McKenzie posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Madden Mann, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Columbia's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for St. Johns Country Day, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6.
When Columbia and St. Johns Country Day next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Columbia will take on Episcopal School of Jacksonville and their four-game winning streak at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Similarly, St. Johns Country Day will try to stop Neumann's three-game winning streak when they meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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