Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 12-4 to the Routt Catholic Rockets. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly eight runs.
Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brock York, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
As for Routt Catholic, they pushed their record up to 14-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
On Routt Catholic's side, Jace Lautemann and Kale Reich were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lautemann pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Reich tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lautemann went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI, while Reich went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Lautemann has become a key player for Routt Catholic: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Dalton Brown and Samuel Long did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI, while Long went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits Brown has posted since back in March. Eli Olson was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia will be playing in front of their home fans against Astoria/VIT at 4:30 p.m. on May 7. As for Routt Catholic, they will venture away from home to face off against Mt. Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight.
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