For the second straight game, Columbus Catholic will face off against Spencer. The Dons will take on the Rockets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Columbus Catholic is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Spencer just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They came up short against the Rockets, falling 8-2. The contest marked the Dons' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
For Spencer's part, Tyler Peterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Peterson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drake Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Jackson Manicke also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Spencer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory keeps Spencer at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.5 runs this season. As for Columbus Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
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