Softball Preview: Grace Christian Crusaders vs. Ravenscroft Ravens
Grace Christian is 3-0 against Ravenscroft since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Grace Christian Crusaders will be staying on the road to face off against the Ravenscroft Ravens at 4:15 p.m. Grace Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, 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 looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Jackson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. 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.
Meanwhile, Ravenscroft suffered a tough 19-9 defeat at the hands of St. Mary's on Tuesday. Ravenscroft has struggled against St. Mary's recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Macie Mackinnon and Cole MacKinnon stepped up to the plate in a big way. 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. 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.
Grace Christian's record is now 5-4. As for Ravenscroft, their record now sits at 1-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Grace Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ravenscroft struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Grace Christian took their win against Ravenscroft in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 16-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Grace Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
