For the second straight game, Roosevelt will face off against Madera South. The Rough Riders will head out on the road to take on the Stallions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Roosevelt and Madera South had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Rough Riders fell just short of the Stallions by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday.
For Madera South's part, Brendon Gustafson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Gustafson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on David Moles, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Angel Duenas also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The victory was the third in a row for Madera South, bringing their record up to 6-19-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Roosevelt, their loss dropped their record down to 13-11-1.
Roosevelt's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Rough Riders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Madera South, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Roosevelt continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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