Softball Recap: Roger Bacon Spartans vs. Cincinnati Christian Cougars
Roger Bacon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 16-6 loss to the Cincinnati Christian Cougars might stick with them for a while. Roger Bacon was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cincinnati Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Julia Whitman was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Cincinnati Christian's side, Kelsey Stacy made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Stacy has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Stacy was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Anna Bowling was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Seleste Brinker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Roger Bacon's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Cincinnati Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roger Bacon will challenge Cincinnati Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cincinnati Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against New Miami at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cincinnati Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season.
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