Edsel Ford is 0-10 against Roosevelt since May of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Thunderbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Edsel Ford has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Edsel Ford came up short against Anderson on Wednesday, falling 17-2.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt entered their tilt with Taylor on Thursday with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 13-3 victory. Considering the Bears have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ellie Isenegger and Xzaila Ellis made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Isenegger pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ellis struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. At the plate, Isenegger went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Ellis went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Devlyn Massengill, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. Shaylan Gourlay was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Roosevelt hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Edsel Ford's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Roosevelt, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Edsel Ford might still be hurting after the 18-3 loss they got from Roosevelt in their previous meeting last Monday. Will the Thunderbirds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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