Columbia, Mo. - The Columbia College baseball team stepped out of conference play today for a matchup against the (RV) Pioneers of MidAmerica Nazarene University. 

After trailing 7-2 after the top of the second, the Cougars scored in every inning until a three run home run blast from Tyler Renn ended the game in the bottom of the eighth, 18-8 in favor of the Cougars. 

The Cougars improved to 27-5 with the win, while the Pioneers fall to 20-9. 

Columbia is back in action this week with a conference series against the Trojans of Hannibal-LaGrange University. 

Statistical Leaders:

• Tyler Renn - 2-3 AB, 5 RBI, 2 HR
• Dylan Carlton - 4 RBI, 2 2B
• Jack Matousek - 2 RBI, 1 HR
• Hunter Shoulta - 2 RBI, 1 HR
• Zac Fruend - 2 RBI, 1 2B, 1 HR
• Pitching:
  • Noah Willingham (W, 4-0): 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER
  • Grant Nicholson: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER