The Roosevelt Eagles will take on the Denver City Mustangs in a tournament on Friday. Roosevelt is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Roosevelt faced off against Reagan County on Thursday. The Eagles fell just short of the Owls by a score of 7-6.
Everitt Rodriquez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Ryan Bradshaw
| 03/05/26 vs Reagan County | 3 |
| 02/28/26 vs Kress | 3 |
| 02/27/26 vs Smyer | 3 |
| 02/19/26 vs Colorado | 3 |
| 02/21/26 vs Coahoma | 2 |
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Rodriquez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Bradshaw, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Bradshaw is becoming a predictor of Roosevelt's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 2-4-1 when he doesn't). Caleb Daniel was another, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Denver City came up short against Non Varsity Opponent on Thursday and fell 8-5.
Roosevelt's loss dropped their record down to 6-5-1. As for Denver City, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roosevelt has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Denver City struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roosevelt couldn't quite finish off Denver City in their previous matchup back in February of 2025 and fell 4-2. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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