Baseball Game Preview: Roncalli Takes on Franklin Central

By Team Reports May 23, 2024, 2:21am

Baseball Preview: Roncalli Royals vs. Franklin Central Flashes

The Roncalli Royals will face off against the Franklin Central Flashes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Roncalli is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Perry Meridian out 2-1.

Daylan Powers looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sam Roeder, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.

Meanwhile, Franklin Central came into Wednesday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Warren Central 15-1. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Franklin Central has managed all season.

Roncalli's record now sits at 16-9. As for Franklin Central, their record is now 10-16.

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