Roosevelt hasn't had much luck against Harrisburg recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Rough Riders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Roosevelt had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Tea on Tuesday. The Rough Riders put the hurt on the Titans with a sharp 11-5 win.
Desiree Hinsch
| 04/08/25 vs Tea | 14 |
| 04/03/25 @ O'Gorman | 5 |
| 05/04/24 @ Washington | 5 |
| 04/30/24 @ O'Gorman | 8 |
| 04/19/24 vs Aberdeen Central | 9 |
| + 3 more games |
Desiree Hinsch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Roosevelt let Abigail Paulsen and Rylinne Devries run wild. Paulsen scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Devries scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Devries has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Drew, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Harrisburg gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Washington by a score of 6-1. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Kylie Visker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Ava Gross was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Kokenge, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Harrisburg pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Roosevelt, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Roosevelt might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Harrisburg in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Rough Riders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
