Roosevelt hasn't had much luck against Trenton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bears will look to defend their home field against the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. The last four games Roosevelt has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Roosevelt blew Carlson out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Carlson got their revenge. The Bears fell just short of the Marauders by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bears have suffered since May 18, 2024.
Connor Bedo was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jadn' McGowen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Trenton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Woodhaven on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 2-1. That makes it the first time this season the Trojans have let down their home crowd.
Joel Mator was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out 11 batters over 8.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Trenton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Crook, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base. Niko Beaudrie also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Trenton's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Roosevelt, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Roosevelt has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Trenton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Roosevelt suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Trenton when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
