The Spartans’ young core could not help Bainbridge fastpitch get its first win of the season as they ran into an offensive powerhouse in Kingston, losing in blowout fashion at home 19-0 March 31.

Bainbridge currently has the youngest team in the Olympic League with six freshmen on the roster.

“I don’t think there’s another varsity team out there that has this many freshmen on their roster,” Bainbridge coach Jessica Bratonia said. “I think everyone in our infield except for our pitcher and catcher were freshmen.”

Spartan starting pitcher Rollins Anderson struggled in the top of the first inning, letting up five runs via a double by Buccaneer center fielder Teegan Stanford, giving Kingston an early 2-0 lead. Shortstop Cadence Robles added to the first inning hit parade by getting a single, scoring another run for the Bucs.

Kingston was able to more than double its lead by the end of the second inning, making the score of the game 10-0. Anderson had totaled 76 pitches by the end of the inning. Meanwhile, Buc starting pitcher Summer Moore had confidence on the mound, only allowing two hits.

The pitching struggles continued for Bainbridge as well after Anderson let up an Aadie Goller double and three singles in the top of the fourth, allowing Kingston to grow its lead even more

“If they [Bainbridge] hit the ball, I have strong fielding behind me,” Moore said. “So you have to rely on them. I’m just very confident and stress-free with it.”

The bottom of the fourth saw a quick Spartans half-inning, with Anderson, Lillian Jackson, and Audrey Leong all getting out by the hands of Moore through a fly out, pop out, and ground out respectively.

Anderson tallied 130 pitches by the halfway point of the fifth inning, allowing Bucs Ella Arlen, Kailey Kovara and Abi Waag all to get on base and load the bases. Neveah Sullivan hit a line drive to left field, driving in two runs. Stanford hit a single to center field, driving in Sullivan and increasing Kingston’s lead to 19-0.

The Spartans continued to struggle getting hits, unable to turn up anything in the final half-inning of the game. Kingston coach Brenda George noted the Buccaneer’s batting discipline as a key to helping them win.

“They’re [the Buccaneers] seeing good pitches, waiting for strikes, and taking advantage of overthrows,” she said.

Buccaneer starting pitcher Summer Moore prepares to throw a pitch against Bainbridge March 31.