Roosevelt has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Pinkston Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Roosevelt's offense. They fell victim to a tough 17-0 defeat at the hands of Pinkston on Tuesday.
For Pinkston's part, Valente Garcia and Eric Pasillas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Garcia pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pasillas struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). At the plate, Garcia scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Pasillas went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordan Toscano, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jahvon Moreno, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Roosevelt's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Pinkston, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roosevelt has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Pinkston struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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