The Cane Ridge Ravens will challenge the McGavock Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Cane Ridge has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cane Ridge fell victim to Portland and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, McGavock came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet by a score of 8-5 on Friday.
Paul Benz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three). He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Montay Keel, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of McGavock's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Cody Calvin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Cane Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for McGavock, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
Cane Ridge suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to McGavock in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Ravens have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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