Ross dropped their record down to 4-4 on Saturday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell 5-1 to the Roger Bacon Spartans. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2019.
As for Roger Bacon, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The win was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
For Roger Bacon's part, Drew McCauley and Jacob Whitacre dominated on the mound. McCauley tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Whitacre pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Whitacre has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luca DeFranco, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those hits marked the first that he has got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Miller, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ross will square off against Bellbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Roger Bacon, they will face off against Cincinnati Country Day at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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