Christian Ramirez, Columbus double up Charlotte

Christian Ramirez scored twice and had an assist as the host Columbus Crew held off Charlotte FC 4-2 on Saturday.

Cucho Hernandez and Max Arfsten each had a goal and an assist for the Crew (7-6-3, 24 points).

They led 3-0 at the half on goals by Ramirez in the fifth minute, Arfsten in the 21st and Hernandez off chip pass from Lucas Zelarayan in the 43rd.

Charlotte responded with goals by Karol Swiderski in the 56th and