For the second straight game, Roosevelt will face off against Valley Stream Central. The Roughriders will welcome the Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
Roosevelt is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They came up short against Valley Stream Central on Friday, falling 11-1. The Roughriders haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
For Valley Stream Central's part, Xavier Mason looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Mason has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adam Norton, who scored two runs and stole three bases. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aiden Oneil, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Valley Stream Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .514 or higher in three consecutive games.
Roosevelt suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Valley Stream Central when the teams last played on Friday. Will the Roughriders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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