Softball Recap: Roger Bacon Spartans vs. Purcell Marian Cavaliers
Roger Bacon had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Purcell Marian Cavaliers a 24-0 shutout on Tuesday. Roger Bacon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kendra Gee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Gee has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gee was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ally Hughes and Amaria Wilkinson did most of the damage at the plate: Hughes went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI, while Wilkinson scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Hayden Rolfert, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
Roger Bacon's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Purcell Marian, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roger Bacon will challenge Seven Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Purcell Marian, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Cincinnati Christian at 5:00 p.m.
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