Lima Christian extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-13 in the process. They came up short against the Bishop Kearney Kings, falling 22-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Saints of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Bishop Kearney, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bishop Kearney's part, Claire Spears made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Spears has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bishop Kearney got a massive performance out of Alaina Ruffino, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Ruffino has posted since back in April. Morgan Walton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and one double.
Lima Christian has already played their next game, a 13-1 defeat against Fillmore on the 22nd. As for Bishop Kearney, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-4 victory against Brighton on the 23rd.
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