Softball Recap: Ravenna Has No Trouble Against Cloverleaf

Ravens

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ Lake Center Christian	14
05/10/25 @ Cloverleaf	11
04/24/25 vs Cloverleaf	9
04/16/25 vs Firestone	7
05/02/25 @ McKinley	6

Ravenna hadn't done well against Cloverleaf recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Ravens were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Colts. The result was nothing new for the Ravens, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Whitney Holmes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs.

In other batting news, Ravenna got a massive performance out of Shyanna Dillbeck, who went 3-for-5 with four runs and two RBI. Those three hits gave Dillbeck a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jocelynn Smallwood, who went 3-for-5 with four runs and one stolen base.

Ravenna kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.

Ravenna's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Cloverleaf, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.

Ravenna will be playing at home against Orange at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cloverleaf, they will head out to face off against Streetsboro at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Colts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.