Start had taken Lima Senior down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. Start fell just short of Lima Senior by a score of 5-3. Start was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Lima Senior earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
Braydin Roesner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

Kolbe Roesner
| 05/19/26 vs Lima Senior | 3 |
| 05/08/26 vs Emmanuel Christian | 3 |
| 04/30/26 vs Cardinal Stritch | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs Bowsher | 3 |
| 05/12/26 @ Waite | 2 |
| + 13 more games |
In other batting news, Kolbe Roesner made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Start is 3-1 when Roesner posts three or more hits, but 9-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Joe Buck, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Start and nudges their season record down to 12-11. As for Lima Senior, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Start wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against St. John's Jesuit on the 20th. As for Lima Senior, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat against Clay on the 20th.
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