Roncalli couldn't quite beat Perry Meridian on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Roncalli Royals fell just short of the Perry Meridian Falcons by a score of 17-15. It was the first time this season that Roncalli let down their fans at home.
Addy Poe was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Poe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Poe was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Summers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Emma Fegan was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Perry Meridian's side, Macy Stroud was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Karsyn Naue, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Roncalli's defeat ended a 17-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-5. As for Perry Meridian, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Roncalli will head out on the road to take on Brownsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Perry Meridian, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Martinsville at 5:30 p.m. Martinsville is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Perry Meridian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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