Softball Preview: Purcell Marian Cavaliers vs. Roger Bacon Spartans
Purcell Marian is 0-10 against Roger Bacon since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Purcell Marian Cavaliers will head out on the road to challenge the Roger Bacon Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Purcell Marian had to start their season on the road two weeks ago, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 23-15 walloping at the hands of Northwest. The loss means Purcell Marian is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, Roger Bacon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 9-6 to Reading.
Roger Bacon got a big performance out of Ally Hughes, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Schlegel, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Purcell Marian might still be hurting after the 21-2 loss they got from Roger Bacon in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Purcell Marian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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