Baseball Recap: Roosevelt Sets Scoring Season-High Against Melvindale

Bears

Team Score (Highest)

05/17/25 @ Melvindale	13
04/05/25 vs Garden City	11
04/16/25 vs Lincoln Park	10
05/17/25 @ Melvindale	7
05/14/25 vs Carlson	7

Roosevelt barely beat Melvindale the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bears were the clear victors by a 13-4 margin over the Cardinals on Saturday. The Bears' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Carson Haley was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Connor Bedo was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Jack Halberstadt was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Roosevelt kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.

Roosevelt has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-13 record this season. As for Melvindale, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-13.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will welcome Anderson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Melvindale, they will challenge Erie-Mason at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.14 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.