Ridgecroft is 0-8 against Halifax Academy since March of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Rams will welcome the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Ridgecroft is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Ridgecroft will bounce into Friday's game after beating Pungo Christian Academy, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. The Rams walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Raiders last Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
Dawson Collins
| 03/20/25 vs Albemarle School | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Pungo Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Albemarle School | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Mattamuskeet | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Bertie | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Dawson Collins was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He has become a key player for Ridgecroft: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-3 otherwise.
Collins wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landon Woodard, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Trace Farmer also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Rocky Mount Academy on Thursday and fell 3-2. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ridgecroft's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Halifax Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ridgecroft has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Halifax Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ridgecroft might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Halifax Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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