The Roosevelt Rough Riders will venture away from home to face off against the Yankton Bucks/Gazelles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Roosevelt has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Roosevelt lost 16-1 to Harrisburg on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Rough Riders in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost five in a row.
Roosevelt saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Desiree Hinsch, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Yankton's offense. They came up short against Jefferson on Monday, falling 20-0. The Bucks/Gazelles' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Roosevelt's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Yankton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Roosevelt hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Yankton struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roosevelt took their win against Yankton when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0 score. Will the Rough Riders repeat their success, or do the Bucks/Gazelles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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