On the afternoon of May 17, 2026, the Columbia Lions traveled to Bush '48 Field where they faced off against the Brown Bears in a tightly contested baseball game that would end with a 4‑2 victory for the Lions.
Key Performances
Columbia’s offense was anchored by Christian Butera, who drove in two runs and helped swing the momentum in the fourth inning, while veteran Mark Henshon contributed a timely hit that set up the decisive rally. Their efforts were complemented by solid defensive work that kept Brown’s rally attempts at bay.
On the mound, Brown’s starter Drew Nelson delivered a strong outing, limiting the Lions to just four runs while striking out several batters, a performance that kept the Bears in contention despite the final score.
The scoreboard finished with Columbia posting four runs on five hits and three errors, whereas Brown managed two runs on seven hits and two errors, a disparity that highlighted the Lions’ more efficient hitting and tighter defense.
Jack Korthas was credited with the loss for Brown, a setback that underscored the competitive balance of the series.
The game was part of a broader series that also featured contests against Penn and Yale, underscoring the competitive nature of the Ivy League schedule this spring.
With the victory, Columbia looks to build momentum as the season progresses, while Brown will aim to rebound in the next meeting.