Roosevelt had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-12 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Littlefield Wildcats by a score of 4-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-14 back in March.
As for Littlefield, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.9 runs over those games.
For Littlefield's part, Amaya McCanick was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave McCanick a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
In other batting news, Bryndle Ray was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Sophia Mata was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Roosevelt is set to face off against their familiar foe Dimmitt at 12:00 p.m. on the 18th. Meanwhile, Littlefield will challenge rival Slaton at 11:00 a.m. on the 18th.
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