Columbia Dominates Cornell in Doubleheader, Sets Home Run Records
Cornell baseball set two records with the most hits in conference games by a player in a single season and the single-season home run record, despite losing both games to Columbia. Columbia's offensive power, led by Sam Miller and Griffin Palfrey, guided them to 14-11 and 14-2 victories, earning at least a share of the Ivy League title.
By the Numbers- Cornell broke the single-season home run record with 4 home runs in the first game.
- Columbia hit a total of 8 home runs across both games.
- Junior outfielder John Quinlan had the most hits in conference games in a single season for Cornell.
- Columbia's Sam Miller went 4-for-5 with a double, home run, and 4 RBI in the first game.
- Columbia secured at least a share of the Ivy League title with the doubleheader sweep.
- Despite the losses, Cornell's offensive performance made a mark with record-breaking achievements.
Cornell will aim to avoid a sweep in the series finale against Columbia on Senior Day, with broadcasts on ESPN+.
Bottom LineDespite record-setting performances, Cornell's losses to Columbia overshadowed their achievements, as Columbia secured a share of the Ivy League title.
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