There's no place like home for Haverford, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against the Ridley Raiders by a score of 7-2 on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Fords, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gavin McClafferty tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Campbell McCormack, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryan Cassidy, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Fords
| 04/02/25 vs Ridley | 7-2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Plymouth Whitemarsh | 6-5 |
| 03/19/25 vs Garnet Valley | 5-3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Bayard Rustin | 2-1 |
| 05/20/24 vs Pennridge | 4-3 |
Haverford's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Ridley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Haverford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-5 win against Henderson on the 4th. As for Ridley, they have also already played their next game, a 7-4 defeat against Penncrest on the 8th.
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