After flying high against Greeneview last Saturday, Roncalli came back down to earth. The Roncalli Royals fell just short of the Columbus East Olympians by a score of 5-4 on Friday. Roncalli was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Columbus East apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Rudy Schoettle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 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.
On Columbus East's side, 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. Myers has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Evan Balzer, who went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Blake Borkhardt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Roncalli has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season. As for Columbus East, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-16.
Roncalli will square off against Perry Meridian at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Perry Meridian is coming into the match with seven straight victories on the road, so Roncalli will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Columbus East, they will face off against Southport at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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