Roger Bacon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Kendra Gee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ally Hughes was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Gabby Ernst, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Roger Bacon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Roger Bacon will challenge Cincinnati Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.2 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, they have already played their next matchup, a 14-0 loss against Badin on the 2nd.
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