PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia blows lead in seventh, loses to Gainesville on dropped pop up

Columbia catcher Emily Delgado is thrown out at first base during Tuesday's loss to Gainesville. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia catcher Emily Delgado is thrown out at first base during Tuesday's loss to Gainesville. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GAINESVILLE — Columbia dropped the ball late.

Literally.

After holding a one-run lead for most of the night, the Class 4A No. 7 Tigers gave it away in Gainesville's final at-bat Tuesday night. With two …