Baseball Recap: Brayden Bennett leads a balanced attack to beat Roncalli

By Team Reports May 12, 2024, 5:56am

Baseball Recap: Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers vs. Roncalli Jets

Manitowoc Lutheran came into Saturday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Roncalli Jets onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Saturday. Considering Manitowoc Lutheran has won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Brayden Bennett was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Caden Stanzel, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.

Manitowoc Lutheran's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Roncalli, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitowoc Lutheran will face off against Reedsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Manitowoc Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Roncalli, they will head out on the road to take on Sheboygan Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sheboygan Falls is coming into the game with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Roncalli will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.

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