Roosevelt had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it 11. They fell just short of the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils by a score of 4-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-5 on Saturday.
Roosevelt got a good showing from Dalton Porch, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Connor Bedo was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those hits were his first of the season.
As for Grosse Pointe South, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Those four runs were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
On Grosse Pointe South's side, Alex Foote tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave Foote a new career-high.
At the plate, Nick Ogden was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Brady Magee, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will head out to face off against Allen Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Grosse Pointe South, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will challenge Grosse Pointe North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Norsemen have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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