Softball Recap: Hammonton Drops Highest Score of Season Against Buena

Blue Devils

Team Score (Highest)

04/14/25 vs Buena	22
03/27/25 vs Cedar Creek	18
03/26/25 @ Mainland Regional	11
03/31/25 @ Middle Township	8
04/09/25 @ Our Lady of Mercy Academy	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hammonton). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Buena Chiefs a 22-0 shutout on Monday. Winning may never get old, but the Blue Devils sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Gracie Ravenkamp made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Sophia Booker was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Hines, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Hammonton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive contests.

Hammonton's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Buena, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammonton will head out to face off against Washington Township at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Minutemen have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.83 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Buena, they will head out on the road to square off against Atlantic County Institute of Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.