Rams post diamond win over Purple Eagles

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 8 May 2015 at 12:00 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s CJ Fitch dives back into first base just ahead of a throw taken by Albion first baseman Evan Pappalardo during the host Rams win over the Purple Eagles this afternoon at Gasport.

A big seven run third inning scoring burst keyed Roy-Hart to a 10-4 victory over visiting Albion.

Josh Baptiste had 2 hits and Ben Maynard and Andy Xapsos 1 each for Roy-Hart during the decisive inning.

Baptiste had a total of 3 hits and Maynard 2 including a double.

Aaron Metz went the distance on the mound for Roy-Hart scattering 9 hits and striking out 5.

Matt Howell and Trey Hart each had 2 hits for Albion which scored 3 quick runs in the first inning.

Roy-Hart regains the .500 mark at 6-6 in N-O action while Albion slips to 7-5.