For the second straight game, Rootstown will face off against Mogadore. The Rovers will welcome the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Rootstown's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mogadore has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
While Rootstown didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out Mogadore 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rovers have posted since May 3, 2024.
For Mogadore's part, Cole Reese was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Landen Williams made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Lucas Umbright was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Rootstown's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Mogadore, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
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