The Mercy McAuley Wolves will take on the Roger Bacon Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Mercy McAuley earned an 8-5 win over Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
Meanwhile, Roger Bacon was not the first on the board on Thursday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on Lockland with a sharp 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kendra Gee spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ally Hughes, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Gabby Ernst was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Roger Bacon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Roger Bacon's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for Mercy McAuley, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
Mercy McAuley took their victory against Roger Bacon when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 17-4 score. Do the Wolves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Spartans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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