With a playoff game on the line, Roncalli rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top against the Franklin Central Flashes by a score of 6-3. Winning may never get old, but Roncalli sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Addy Poe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Poe was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple.
Poe wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elise Baker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Fegan, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Franklin Central's side, Ashyr Lawson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Miller, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Roncalli's victory bumped their record up to 20-5. As for Franklin Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-14.
Roncalli will take on Perry Meridian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roncalli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. Franklin Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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