After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Red Hook, Roosevelt was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Rondout Valley Ganders. That's more bragging rights for Roosevelt, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brice Rider made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Rider has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rider was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brennan Paul and Austin DiGregorio did most of the damage at the plate: Paul scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while DiGregorio scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Roosevelt's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Rondout Valley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 1-5-1 record this season.
Roosevelt will head out on the road to take on Beacon at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Rondout Valley, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Red Hook, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Red Hook will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Rondout Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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