Nathan Hale is 0-9 against Roosevelt since May of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Raiders are taking a road trip to square off against the Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Nathan Hale not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since May 7, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over Ingraham. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won six in a row.
Francis Shutts was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Shutts was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Caitlin Low was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Sachi Jones was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Nathan Hale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt posted their closest win since May 24, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Seattle Prep 13-11. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Roughriders.
Like Nathan Hale, Roosevelt also got a great game from a two-way player: Gretchen Harder. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Harder has been consistent : she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pia Regala, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Samantha Wright, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Roosevelt now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Nathan Hale, their record now sits at 3-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nathan Hale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nathan Hale might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Roosevelt when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
