Oberlin is 0-10 against Columbia since April of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. The Phoenix will face off against the Raiders at 11:00 a.m. Oberlin has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Oberlin came up short against Wellington on Friday, falling 14-5. The Phoenix have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Julian Anderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Walter, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Columbia owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Clearview with a sharp 7-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Clippers: they've now won six in a row.
Logan Menge made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Menge was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Menge wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Duley, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Oberlin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Columbia, their record now sits at 3-1.
Oberlin might still be hurting after the 12-5 loss they got from Columbia in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Phoenix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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