For the second straight game, Carver Birmingham will face off against Ramsay. Carver Birmingham will be playing at home against Ramsay at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carver Birmingham has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carver Birmingham managed to slip by Ramsay the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Carver Birmingham lost 12-0 to Ramsay on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Carver Birmingham has suffered against Ramsay since March 4, 2022.
For Ramsay's part, Armani Rogers and Courtlynn Perkins made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Rogers pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Perkins tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. At the plate, Rogers got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Perkins went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run. Rogers has become a key player for Ramsay: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 8-12 otherwise.
In other batting news, Corey Goodwin was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Ramsay's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 8-12 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Pierce Alexander, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one double.
Ramsay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carver Birmingham only posted an OBP of .222.
Ramsay's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 10-13. As for Carver Birmingham, their loss dropped their record down to 8-13-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carver Birmingham has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Ramsay struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
