I thought I’d try to do this blog post a little differently. Instead of shooting from Roosevelt’s point of view, I tried my best to stay “neutral” as I shot the game. I compiled a series of images to show a story of the game. So here’s my recap:
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The Marshalltown Bobcats defeated the Roosevelt Roughriders 4-1 in the first round of the substate tournament at Marshalltown High School. The Bobcats’ Bennett Mann blasted a two-run home run off the Riders’ Luke Tasler in the top of the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Alex Thompson added an insurance run in the top of the seventh inning to put the game away for the Bobcats on an error. Starting pitcher Kyle Carnahan was outstanding, as he pitched a complete game allowing only one run. Steve Snyder scored the lone run for the Riders, off Sam Norman’s bunt during the fourth inning.
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Wish Roosevelt won, so I could enjoy writing the recap. But from what I’ve seen from the Riders over the past two weeks, I can tell that they’re a great team. They’re a strong team defensively that’s for sure. Today was just a fluke. One pitch got away and that was it. Otherwise, it was as great, great pitching duel between Tasler and Carnahan. I want to wish the best to all of the Riders seniors in their future endeavors. Some will play college ball. Some will not. Nevertheless, their memories of playing high school will be a GREAT one.
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Luke Tasler delivers a pitch against the Marshalltown Bobcats at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Marshalltown Bobcats' Kyle Carnahan works against the Roosevelt Roughriders at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Steve Snyder dives back to first base safely against the Marshalltown Bobcats at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Marshalltown Bobcats' Tre Blackford makes a play at shortstop against the Roosevelt Roughriders at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Quinn Barrett throws to first base for an out against the Marshalltown Bobcats at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Marshalltown Bobcats' Bennett Mann celebrates his two-run home run with head-coach Steve Hanson while rounding third base against the Roosevelt Roughriders at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Marshalltown Bobcats' Bennett Mann celebrates his two-run home run with teammates against the Roosevelt Roughriders at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Luke Tasler reacts after attempting to tag out Marshalltown Bobcats' Alex Thompson at third base at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Luke Tasler and Tyler Foley react after giving up a run against the Marshalltown Bobcats at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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| The Roosevelt Roughriders' Steve Snyder congratulates the Marshalltown Bobcats on their 4-1 victory over Roosevelt at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 13th, 2012. |
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Roosevelt Parents, there will be many more Roosevelt photos from this game will be up in my store this weekend, before Sunday for sure. The photos from the Johnston game is now up in my store as well. As always, if you have any questions or comments, you can contact me at dylan@dylanheuer.com
