Joplin, Mo. - The Columbia College baseball team wrapped up play today in Joplin with two more games, this time against Dakota State University (SD) and Hastings College. After sweeping both games on Saturday, the Cougars powered past DSU 7-0 before beating Hastings 15-5. 

With the two wins, Columbia improves its record to 10-1, including four wins over a ranked opponent, their best start to the season since before the 2017 season. They are back in action next weekend for the Rube Foster Classic hosted by Baker University; they play Northwestern College and Baker University on Saturday before facing Doane University and University of Saint Mary on Sunday. 

Game One Stat Tracker:
CC def. Dakota State, 7-0

• Dan Fick had a complete game shutout as he allowed zero runs through seven innings, finishing with six K's
• Tyler Renn had one double
• Brayden McGinnis, Tyler Renn, and Cayden Nicoletto all had two hits each
• Brayden McGinnis and Riley Poulton were credited with six putouts each

Game Two Stat Tracker:
CC def. Hastings, 15-5

• Jake Deakins was credited with the win as he finished three innings with six K's
• Braden Desonia (1) and Brayden McGinnis (2) both had doubles
• Tyler Renn and Cayden Nicoletto each hit a home run
• Braden Desonia, Devyn Lopez, and Riley Poulton all had one stolen base each 
• Tom McKenna totaled eight putouts, while Dylan Carlton followed with six