Baseball Game Preview: Roncalli Jets vs. Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers

Jets

Runs

04/24/25 vs Brillion	5
04/22/25 @ Brillion	3
04/17/25 @ New Holstein	11
04/15/25 vs New Holstein	7
04/14/25 @ Peshtigo	6
+ 4 more games

The Roncalli Jets will square off against the Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Roncalli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.

Roncalli took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Brillion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Jets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lions on Thursday, sneaking past 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jets have posted since May 9, 2024.

The team relied heavily on Ryan Cole, who went 3-for-4 with three runs. Victor Anzia also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Manitowoc Lutheran's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah. The matchup marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Manitowoc Lutheran saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Haupt, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.

Roncalli now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Manitowoc Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Roncalli has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Manitowoc Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Roncalli suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Manitowoc Lutheran in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Jets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.