Ravenscroft can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against the Durham Academy Cavaliers as the Ravenscroft Ravens made off with a 23-12 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Ravenscroft needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Ravenscroft got a massive performance out of Macie Mackinnon, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Cole MacKinnon was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Durham Academy's side, Vera Ruth and Matelon Barber stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ruth scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Barber scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ry Tarpey, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Ravenscroft's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Durham Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Ravenscroft will take on Cary Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cary Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Durham Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against North Raleigh Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Raleigh Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Durham Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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