COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College baseball team completed the sweep of Harris-Stowe State University (Mo.) on Saturday, defeating the Hornets 18-6 in the final game of the conference series. Columbia improves to 16-7-1 on the season and 7-1-1 in the American Midwest Conference (AMC).
The Cougars offense erupted for 18 runs on 18 hits, highlighted by a nine-run sixth inning.
Stats:
CC def. HSSU, 18-6
- Eli Miller went 3-for-4 with five RBI to lead the offense
- Joe Hoerchler finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI
- Hunter Shoulta capped the sixth inning with a three-run home run, finishing 2-for-4 with three RBI
- Zac Fruend went 2-for-5 with two RBI
- Braden Hemmer finished 2-for-3 with two RBI
- Hunter Hees went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI
- Pitching:
Columbia returns to action against Williams Baptist University (Ark.) on March 27th. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12:00 p.m in Walnut Ridge, Ark.
