Roncalli typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Columbus East proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Roncalli Royals 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Columbus East.
Stone Myers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Evan Balzer was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Blake Borkhardt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Roncalli's side, Rudy Schoettle was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Even though they lost, Roncalli hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbus East struck out eight times.
Columbus East has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-16 record this season. As for Roncalli, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season.
Columbus East will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Southport at 6:00 p.m. As for Roncalli, they will face off against Perry Meridian at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Perry Meridian will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Roncalli surely won't give up without a fight.
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