Softball Preview: Edsel Ford Thunderbirds vs. Roosevelt Bears
Edsel Ford is 0-6 against Roosevelt since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Edsel Ford Thunderbirds will head out on the road to square off against the Roosevelt Bears at 4:30 p.m. Edsel Ford will be strutting in after a win while Roosevelt will be coming in after a defeat.
Edsel Ford never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Lincoln Park last Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Railsplitters as they made off with a 20-5 victory.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt came up short against Trenton on Wednesday and fell 11-6. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Roosevelt in their matchups with Trenton: they've now lost seven in a row.
Natalee Lesko made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Lesko is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Summer Gregoria, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The win got Edsel Ford back to even at 1-1. As for Roosevelt, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Edsel Ford suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to Roosevelt in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Edsel Ford avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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