The Roncalli Royals will be taking part in a tournament against the Park Tudor Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Roncalli has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Roncalli's victory against Avon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Royals narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Orioles 12-10. The Royals haven't had any issues with the Orioles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Collin Ash
| 05/04/26 @ Avon | 2 |
| 04/29/26 vs Guerin Catholic | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ Guerin Catholic | 2 |
| 04/25/26 @ Cincinnati Christian | 1 |
| 04/25/26 @ Cincinnati Christian | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Collin Ash and Gio Ardizzone did most of the damage at the plate: Ash went 4-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Ardizzone got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Ash has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Cromer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Roncalli kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They got five more hits than Avon's also-impressive total of 12.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Park Tudor's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell 10-7 to Guerin Catholic. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 3.88 runs allowed.
Desmond Francis made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Jack Clarke was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs.
Roncalli's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Park Tudor, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roncalli has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Park Tudor struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
