Taylor is 1-9 against Roosevelt since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Griffins will challenge the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Roosevelt took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Taylor, who comes in off a win.
While Taylor's win against Lincoln Park wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Griffins won by a run and slipped past the Railsplitters 5-4. The victory was nothing new for the Griffins as they're now sitting on three straight.
Joslyn MacKenzie ?25 spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Rochelle Mcadoo ?28 and Madelynn Waddell ?26 did most of the damage at the plate: Mcadoo ?28 went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Waddell ?26 went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits Mcadoo ?28 has posted since back in April. Jenna Pierce ?26 also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Taylor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt suffered their biggest loss since May 1, 2024 on Monday. They came up short against Allen Park, falling 12-4. The Bears' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Roosevelt saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Papler, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one double.
Taylor's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Roosevelt, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Taylor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Taylor might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Roosevelt when the teams last played back in April. Can the Griffins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
