For the second straight game, Severance will face off against Roosevelt. The Silver Knights are taking a road trip to challenge the Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Severance 3.5, Roosevelt 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Severance fell victim to Roosevelt and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Roughriders, falling 9-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Silver Knights were not able to get on the board.
For Roosevelt's part, the result came thanks to Jack Sansone's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. Sansone has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Stevie Kreimier, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Bradberry, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Roosevelt kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Severance only managed three.
Roosevelt pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for Severance, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Severance has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
