While Duchesne/Roncalli didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Burke Bulldogs a 16-0 shutout on Monday. Duchesne/Roncalli might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 14 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Londyn Scebold, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Sylvie Roecker was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Duchesne/Roncalli always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burke only posted an OBP of .100.
The victory made it two in a row for Duchesne/Roncalli and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Burke, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Duchesne/Roncalli will take on Skutt Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Burke, they will host Marian on Thursday.
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