Bell, Beard Pitch Columbus To Pair of Wins

Columbus High’s baseball team went 2-0 in Lincoln on Saturday.  The Discoverers defeated Lincoln North Star 3-1 and beat Lincoln High 5-1. 

In the first game, Tadan Bell carried a shutout into the seventh inning.  He wound up allowing one earned run on seven hits and a walk, while striking out 13 batters in his complete game. 

In the win over the Links, Brent Beard tossed five scoreless innings to help Columbus improve to 8-7. 

The Discoverers host Lincoln Southwest today.  First pitch is set for 4:30 p.m.