Columbia, MO - The Columbia College Cougar baseball team won both games today against the Eutectics of the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy today at Atkins Park. 

With the two wins, Columbia improves to 24-5 overall and 18-4 in conference play, while the Eutectics fall to 13-21 overall and 8-14 in league play. 

Columbia is still in sole possession of first place in the American Midwest Conference standings, while Missouri Baptist and Central Baptist are tied for second. 

The Cougars will wrap up their season series with the Eutectics tomorrow with another doubleheader. 

Game One Statistical Leaders:

• Jaden James: 4-4 AB, 3 RBI, 2B, 3B
• Brayden McGinnis: 4-4 AB, 3 RBI, 2B, HR
• Pitching:
  • Layne Rutherford (W, 3-2): 4.2 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 3 SO
  • Grant Burson: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 SO

Game Two Statistical Leaders:

• Tyler Renn: 2-3 AB, 4 RBI, 2B, 2 HR
• Bailey Quint: 2 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR
• Tyler Davis: 3 RBI, 2B
• Zac Fruend: 3-4 AB, 2B, 3B, HR
• Pitching:
  • Hunter Hees (W, 2-0): 3.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 SO
  • Noah Willingham: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO