Recap: DuVal Tigers vs. Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders
DuVal couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 9-4 to the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to DuVal of the 15-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Eleanor Roosevelt's part, Andrew Bender was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bender was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sean Hamilton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cannon Knight, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DuVal will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Flowers at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd. As for Eleanor Roosevelt, they will head out on the road to square off against Wise at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Eleanor Roosevelt is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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