Rootstown's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Cardinal Huskies by a score of 6-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rootstown also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
RJ Soika spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Austin Biggin, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Weaver, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Rootstown's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Cardinal, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Rootstown will head out on the road to face off against Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Center Christian will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Rootstown surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cardinal, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Salem at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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