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 …