Preview: Ravenwood Raptors vs. Independence Eagles
After four games on the road, Ravenwood is heading back home. They will take on the Independence Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ravenwood will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Ravenwood gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Franklin 22-1. While fans of Ravenwood might be used to big wins, the 21-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Ravenwood got a great performance from Linley Pittman as she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Pittman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kristen Kanavy came in to relieve Pittman and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in her one inning pitched.
At the plate, Winter Melendez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Melendez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Jurosky, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Nolensville by a score of 5-3.
Brylie Waechter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Independence saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayla Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Ravenwood now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Independence's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Ravenwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. It's a different story for Independence, though, as they've only averaged .290. Will they be able to contain Ravenwood's hitters?
Ravenwood suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Independence in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Ravenwood, Ryan Brown (who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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