The Roosevelt Teddies will venture away from home to square off against the Richfield Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Roosevelt is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since May 14, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 11-2 to Benilde-St. Margaret's. The Teddies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Richfield came out on top against Kennedy on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Spartans took their matchup against the Eagles 6-3.
Ian Stang spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Jayden Anderson was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Miles Patt, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
The win got Richfield back to even at 2-2. As for Roosevelt, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Roosevelt has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Richfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Roosevelt couldn't quite finish off Richfield in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 3-1. Can the Teddies avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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