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| 05/08/26 - Home | 13-4 W |
| 05/10/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 05/03/24 - Home | 14-4 W |
| 05/05/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 05/08/21 - Home | 11-1 W |
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Roosevelt is 6-1 against Ravenna since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Rough Riders will face off against the Ravens at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Roosevelt's win against Revere wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rough Riders won by a run and slipped past the Minutemen 5-4. The game was the first time the Rough Riders have beaten the Minutemen on their field since April 20, 2023.
Ravenna not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11th (when they won 22-3). Everything went their way against Newton Falls as they made off with a 14-7 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Ravens' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Connor Welling made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Hysell, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sean Jordan, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Roosevelt's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-7. As for Ravenna, their record now sits at 7-16.
Everything went Roosevelt's way against Ravenna when the teams last played on Friday, as Roosevelt made off with a 13-4 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rough Riders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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