After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jefferson Area, Madison was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Roosevelt Rough Riders 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Streaks have posted since April 22nd.
Ally Negin was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Madison is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Roosevelt, they dropped their record down to 6-11 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison will take on West Geauga at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Streaks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 12.1 runs per game this season. As for Roosevelt, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Highland at 5:00 p.m. The last three games the Hornets have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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