Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk has not done well against Albany Academy for Boys recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians skirted past the Albany Academy for Boys Cadets 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Burns, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rilley Kellam, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Albany Academy for Boys' side, Brady Sears was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Sears was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Albany Academy for Boys, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk will head out on the road to face off against La Salle Institute at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Albany Academy for Boys, they will take on Mohonasen at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Albany Academy for Boys has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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