For the second straight game, Timnath will face off against Roosevelt. The Cubs will challenge the Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Timnath has won three straight at home, while Roosevelt won 12 straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
Timnath is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Roosevelt just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Roughriders by a score of 7-6.
For Roosevelt's part, Jack Sansone made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Sansone has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Derek Martinez looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in ten consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kayden Bryant, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalton Baudino, who went 2-for-4 with one run.
Roosevelt was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .444 or higher in three consecutive games.
Roosevelt's win bumped their record up to 20-1. As for Timnath, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Timnath hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've averaged .409. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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