Softball Preview: Ravenscroft Ravens vs. Grace Christian Crusaders
Ravenscroft is 0-3 against Grace Christian since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Ravenscroft Ravens will be playing in front of their home fans against the Grace Christian Crusaders at 4:15 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Ravenscroft suffered a tough 19-9 loss at the hands of St. Mary's.
Macie Mackinnon and Cole MacKinnon did some serious damage despite the final result: Mackinnon scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while MacKinnon scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Mackinnon 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 Jesi Porfirio, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Macey Jackson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abby Carville, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Ravenscroft's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Grace Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ravenscroft has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grace Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ravenscroft suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Grace Christian in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Grace Christian's Victoria Thomas, who struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Now that Ravenscroft knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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