Roosevelt is 0-10 against Washburn since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Teddies will host the Millers at 4:00 p.m. The contest will give Roosevelt their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Roosevelt is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since May 14, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 11-2 to Benilde-St. Margaret's. The Teddies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Washburn took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Como Park a 10-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for the Millers, who have now won five games in a row dating back to last season.
Nolan Nelson looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Otto McDill, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Milo Black, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Washburn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Como Park only posted an OBP of .176.
Roosevelt now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Washburn, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
Roosevelt suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Washburn in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Teddies avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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