For the second straight game, Roseville will face off against Nevada Union. The Tigers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Miners at 4:00 p.m. Roseville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Nevada Union's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Roseville lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Nevada Union, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's contest. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Miners on Wednesday. Considering the Tigers have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Tyler Ritter spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Kyle Pettersen
| 04/09/25 @ Nevada Union | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs River Valley | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ River Valley | 4 |
| 04/23/24 vs Inderkum | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Bella Vista | 3 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kyle Pettersen, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Benjamin Jordan was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Pettersen wasn't the only one making solid contact: Roseville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The Tigers are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Roseville has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Nevada Union, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-11.
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