Softball Recap: Ravenwood Raptors vs. Page Patriots
Ravenwood won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 8-1 defeat at the hands of the Page Patriots. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Ravenwood in their matchups with Page: they've now lost three in a row.
Ravenwood saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rowan Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Page's side, Shelby Buffington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. Buffington has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Adriana Callahan was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ella Polk, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Ravenwood now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Page, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ravenwood will face off against Brentwood at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Ravenwood is facing Brentwood at the right time seeing as Brentwood is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Page, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Independence at 5:00 p.m. Page is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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