Halifax Academy waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ridgecroft Rams a 4-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Halifax Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Maddy Bethel was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Berkley Garner, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Halifax Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Ridgecroft, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Halifax Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Southampton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th. As for Ridgecroft, they will be playing at home against Lawrence Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lawrence Academy is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Ridgecroft will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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