The Roosevelt Rough Riders will take on the Sunnyside Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roosevelt is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Roosevelt came into this matchup off a tough 12-run loss on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of North by a score of 5-3 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rough Riders have suffered since March 11, 2025.
Gabriella Sanchez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Tamia Crawford was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Sunnyside hadn't done well against Mt. Whitney recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Wildcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Pioneers 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 4, 2025.
The team relied heavily on Alysa Albarran, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Morales, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Sunnyside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2025.
Sunnyside's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Roosevelt, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roosevelt has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Sunnyside struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roosevelt couldn't quite finish off Sunnyside in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 and fell 7-5. Will the Rough Riders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.