Roosevelt is 0-10 against Pinkston since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Roosevelt Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Pinkston Vikings at 4:30 p.m.
Roosevelt fell victim to Eastern Hills and their airtight pitching crew on March 9th. Their rough 7-0 defeat to the Highlanders might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Pinkston sidestepped Newman International Academy for a 3-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pinkston.
Gustavo Coronado made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Coronado has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Coronado was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giselle Zamarron, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Eric Pasillas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Roosevelt's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Pinkston, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roosevelt has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .571. However, it's not like Pinkston struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roosevelt might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Pinkston in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Roosevelt 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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