Columbia waltzed into their contest on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Bishop Kenny Crusaders. For Columbia, this counts as revenge for the 9-6 loss Bishop Kenny walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Ayden Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Phillips has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Trayce McKenzie was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to triples, as he's now hit at least one in the last three games he's played. Philip Maddox was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Bishop Kenny's side, they got a good showing from Hayden Willmott, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits.
At the plate, Owen Delaney made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Joshmar Carbonell, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Bishop Kenny was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbia only hit a.
Columbia is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for Bishop Kenny, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-6 record this season.
Columbia will look to defend their home field on Monday against IMG Academy Black at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Columbia has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bishop Kenny, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Augustine at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Augustine is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Bishop Kenny will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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