Round Top-Carmine hasn't had much luck against Iola recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Round Top-Carmine will welcome Iola at 5:00 p.m. Round Top-Carmine has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Round Top-Carmine is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to Mumford. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Iola waltzed into their match on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Eagles. With that victory, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Grant Goodney made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Colin Fowler was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brek Roberts, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Iola lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Round Top-Carmine's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Iola, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
Round Top-Carmine couldn't quite finish off Iola in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 and fell 6-4. Will Round Top-Carmine have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
