Here’s a roundup of metro-east baseball games from over the weekend
The metro-east softball and seasons continued with several games over the weekend.
Here is a quick view of some of the outcomes.
Southwestern Conference
Belleville East 11, Carbondale 1 (Game 1); Belleville East 10, Carbondale 0 (Game 2)
The Lancers rolled past the Terriers in a doubleheader sweep. Belleville East improved to 15-6.
In the opener, Nolan Seneczyn anchored the Lancers with a 4-for-4, 4 RBI performance. Caleb Guthrie added 2 RBI. Ean DiPasquale earned the win with 5 solid innings, allowing just 2 hits while fanning 6.
In Game 2, Seneczyn, Joe Mendiola and Pat Mendiola posted 2 RBI apiece to pace the Lancers’ attack. Dawson Vernier was strong on the mound, allowing just 4 hits and 6 innings to post the victory.
Look ahead: The Lancers visit O’Fallon at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.
O’Fallon 5, Rochester 3 (Friday)
The Panthers improved to 13-4 with a 2-run victory at Blazier Field.
Grant Tebbe had 2 RBI to pace the O’Fallon attack, while Zach Horsens threw 3 scoreless innings for the victory.
Look ahead: The Panthers visit Freeburg at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24.
McCaraken County, Kentucky 7, Edwardsville 6
The Tigers traveled south to the Bluegrass State and dropped a tough 1-run verdict.
Joseph Chiarodo led Edwardsville — who fell to 14-5 —with 3 RBI while Lucas Krebs went 3-for-3. Hunter Baugh threw 3 hitless innings for the Tigers while striking out 5.
Look ahead: The Tigers host Alton at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.
Mississippi Valley Conference
Highland 11, Alton 1 (Friday)
The Bulldogs rolled past the Redbirds behind a 12-hit attack and improved to 11-7.
Jake Ottensmeier and Brayden Bircher anchored the offensive onslaught with 3 hits apiece. Chase Knebel added 2 RBI. Owen Holzinger earned the win with 3 2/3 innings of 1-hit pitching. Alton fell to 6-10.
Look ahead: Highland hosts Civic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24. The Redbirds visit face the St. Louis Patriots at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24, at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex.
Mascoutah 16, Salem 0 (Game 1); Mascoutah 8, Salem 1 (Game 2)
The Indians improved to 15-3 with a doubleheader sweep of the Wildcats.
Look ahead: Mascoutah hosts Triad at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24.
Cahokia Conference
Independent
Mater Dei 7, Alton Marquette 0
The Knights improved to 9-8 with a shutout victory against the Explorers, who dropped to 12-8.
Look ahead: Mater Dei hosts Granite City at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24. Alton Marquette hosts Father McGivney at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.
Gibault 10, Memphis Harding 8 (at Marshall County, Ky.)
The Hawks upped their record with a 2-run victory in Kentucky.
Hudson Blank had led the Gibault attack with 3 hits and 2 RBI, while Cade Kostelac added 2 RBI. JJ Kinsey earned the victory.
Look ahead: The Hawks host Valmeyer at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24.
