Rough Riders
| 04/16/26 @ Mitchell | 6-2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Yankton | 4-0 |
| 04/10/26 vs O'Gorman | 8-5 |
Roosevelt hadn't done well against Mitchell recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rough Riders came out on top against the Kernels by a score of 6-2. The win was familiar territory for the Rough Riders, who have now won three games in a row.
Payton Ecklein spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Meile Mellegaard, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Roosevelt hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matchups.
The victory got Roosevelt back to even at 3-3. As for Mitchell, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Roosevelt will venture away from home to square off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mitchell, they will head out to face off against Harrisburg at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Kernels will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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