Ravenscroft hadn't done well against Cary Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Ravens' pitcher stepped up to hand the Chargers a 15-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for the Ravens as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Audriana Gaught made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Gaught was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Shirley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Cole MacKinnon was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
Ravenscroft was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in seven consecutive contests.
Ravenscroft's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-7. As for Cary Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ravenscroft will welcome Oxford Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cary Academy, they will host Durham Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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