Eastern Mennonite scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 20-14 to the Roanoke Catholic Celtics. Eastern Mennonite's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Isaac Ott made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Chaysen Curry, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Roanoke Catholic's side, Carson Baker was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Peck, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Eastern Mennonite's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Roanoke Catholic, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern Mennonite will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Blue Ridge at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Mennonite is facing Blue Ridge at the right time seeing as Blue Ridge is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Roanoke Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Salem at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roanoke Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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