Quentcy Perry Triples, IU Columbus Baseball Falls 3-2 to Kentucky Christian

Crimson Pride come up short despite strong offensive performance

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:52am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with the players, field, and action broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color, conveying the intensity and dynamics of the sport.A cubist interpretation of the close baseball matchup between IU Columbus and Kentucky Christian, capturing the competitive energy and back-and-forth nature of the tight 3-2 contest.Columbus Today

IU Columbus found itself in a tight battle Friday, but Kentucky Christian came out on top in a narrow 3-2 decision to take the rubber match of the series. Quentcy Perry delivered one of the biggest performances of the day, going 3-for-4 at the plate and ripping a triple, consistently putting pressure on the defense and keeping the Crimson Pride within reach. Despite Perry's effort, IU Columbus couldn't quite find the extra run needed to flip the result.

Why it matters

This close loss highlights the competitiveness of the IU Columbus baseball team, who have struggled overall this season but continue to battle in close games against conference opponents.

The details

On the mound, Grayson Roll was the first of three pitchers used, taking the loss as Kentucky Christian managed to do just enough offensively to hold the lead. The Crimson Pride drop to 8-34 overall and 2-19 in conference play but showed competitiveness in a tight contest that came down to key moments.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Quentcy Perry

A standout player for the IU Columbus baseball team who went 3-for-4 at the plate with a triple in the narrow loss.

Grayson Roll

The starting pitcher for IU Columbus who took the loss in the game.

Kentucky Christian

The opposing team that came out on top in the 3-2 decision, taking the rubber match of the series.

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The takeaway

Despite their overall struggles this season, the IU Columbus baseball team continues to show fight and competitiveness in close games against conference opponents, with standout performances from players like Quentcy Perry providing hope for the future.