Roosevelt had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 6-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Jackson-Reed Tigers, falling 18-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Roughriders were not able to get on the board.
As for Jackson-Reed, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
For Jackson-Reed's part, Jackson Loomis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Loomis was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other pitching news, Rowan Hopson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Tommy Gore was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Skelly, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Roosevelt didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-6 win against Woodson on the 28th. As for Jackson-Reed, they have also already played their next matchup, a 5-1 victory against School Without Walls on the 28th.
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