Columbus St. CSU Baseball: Hollon Brock Powers Offense with 2-RBI Homer, Jacob Smith Drives in Runs in 4th Inning Rally

Columbus State University baseball secured a 4-2 victory over the University of Montevallo on April 21, 2026, in a game highlighted by offensive contributions from Hollon Brock and Jacob Smith. The win marked another positive result for the Cougars during the 2026 spring season as they continued competing in Peach Belt Conference play.

According to the official box score from University of Montevallo Athletics, Hollon Brock delivered a key hit in the third inning, homering to center field with two RBI on a 3-1 count that included three balls, one ball, two strikes, and a strikeout looking (3-1 BBBK). The home run brought in Jacob Smith, who had reached base earlier in the inning, giving Columbus State an early lead.

In the fourth inning, Jacob Smith doubled and advanced on subsequent plays, adding to the Cougars’ offensive momentum. The rally helped extend Columbus State’s advantage before Montevallo managed to score two runs later in the game.

The final score of 4-2 reflected a controlled pitching performance by Columbus State, who limited Montevallo to just two runs despite allowing hits throughout the contest. The victory contributed to the Cougars’ ongoing efforts to improve their standing in the conference standings as the season progressed.

Columbus State’s baseball program has remained active throughout the 2025 and 2026 seasons, regularly participating in conference matchups and community engagement initiatives. The team continues to be coached by Patrick Collins, who can be contacted at Collins_patrick@columbusstate.edu for official inquiries.

As of April 22, 2026, Columbus State Athletics maintains an official online presence through its athletics website and social media platforms, where game summaries, player statistics, and team announcements are regularly posted for fans and followers.