Roosevelt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 10-3 loss at the hands of the Franklin Quakers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Roosevelt of the 6-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Max Nebel and James Laverdure did some serious damage despite the final result: Nebel went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Laverdure scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Laverdure has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
On Franklin's side, Jonah Bonnett looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Silas Combs was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Sean Dauch was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Roosevelt's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Franklin, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-10.
Roosevelt will be playing in front of their home fans against Ida B. Wells at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ida B. Wells is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Franklin, they will head out on the road to challenge Grant at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grant will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Franklin surely won't give up without a fight.
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