Columbus baseball fell to Norris in a 5-2 defeat at Pawnee Park, despite tying the game in the fourth inning and leaving the bases loaded. Senior Jarrett Bell pitched a strong six innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits and striking out 3 Titans. The Discoverers struggled with 15 strikeouts against Norris pitching, their highest in a game this season.

By the Numbers
  • Columbus ended the game with 15 strikeouts, their most in a game this season.
  • Eli Kreikemeier had a team-high batting average of .417 after going 2-for-3 in the game.
Yes, But

Columbus struggled with leaving runners on base, including leaving the bases loaded in crucial situations.

State of Play
  • Columbus baseball entered Monday's game against Omaha Westside with a 1-8 record.
  • They will play their final home game of the six-game home stand against Waverly on Tuesday.
What's Next

Columbus baseball aims to build confidence and belief to improve performance in upcoming games, focusing on aggressive hitting early in at-bats.

Bottom Line

Columbus baseball faced a tough loss to Norris despite moments of strong competition. Moving forward, the team's focus on confidence, aggressive hitting, and belief in their abilities will be crucial to turning the season around.