Ravens
| 04/23/25 vs Kennedy Catholic | 14 |
| 04/21/25 vs Auburn | 14 |
| 04/17/25 @ Kentridge | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mt. Rainier | 20 |
| 04/10/25 @ Sunlake | 0 |
| + 10 more games |
The Auburn Riverside Ravens will face off against the Kentwood Conquerors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Auburn Riverside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
If Auburn Riverside beats Kentwood with 14 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Ravens didn't even let Kennedy Catholic on the board on Wednesday, marking the Ravens' second-straight 14-0 shutout. The Ravens haven't had any issues with the Lancers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Makenna Vircks tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hannah Potter was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one double while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Danica Butler, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4.
Auburn Riverside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, Kentwood didn't have quite enough to beat Stadium on Wednesday and fell 10-9. The Conquerors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sofia Mottern Salinas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Ell Sakai was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Auburn Riverside's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Kentwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Kentwood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Auburn Riverside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. It's a different story for Kentwood, though, as they've only averaged .347. Will they be able to contain Auburn Riverside's hitters?
Auburn Riverside came out on top in a nail-biter against Kentwood in their previous matchup on April 2nd, sneaking past 6-5. Do the Ravens have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Conquerors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
