Cougars Take First Two Games Against Hornets

Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College Cougar baseball team played home twice today against the Hornets of Harris-Stowe State University, taking the win in both games. In game one, the Cougars used a walk-off RBI from Duffin Makings to earn the 4-3 win. In game two, the Cougars used six runs in the sixth inning to open the scoring and roll to a 10-2 win. 

The Cougars and Hornets will play the final game of their series tomorrow at Battle HS at 11:00 AM. They will be recognizing their seniors tomorrow before the game at 10:30.

Game One Stat Tracker:
CC def. HSSU, 4-3

• Devyn Lopez and Duffin Makings both had a double each
• Brayden McGinnis hit a home run
• Duffin Makings led the team with two RBIs, while Brayden McGinnis and Devyn Lopez followed with one each
• Dan Fick finished with three strike outs through 5.1 innings pitched
• Jake Deakins earned the win as he collected three strike outs through 1.2 innings pitched

Game Two Stat Tracker:
CC def. HSSU, 10-2

• The Cougars hit five doubles: Devyn Lopez had two, Braden Desonia, Tyler Renn, and Brayden McGinnis all had one each
• Indy Stanley hit a home run
• Indy Stanley stole two bases, with Tom McKenna stealing one
• Indy Stanley and Devyn Lopez led the team with two RBIs each
• Bryce Taylor picked up seven strike outs through 6.2 innings pitched to earn the win