Durham Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Ravenscroft Ravens at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Durham Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Durham Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Ravenscroft on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Ravens by a score of 7-6.
For Ravenscroft's part, Dylan Wagnon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Wagnon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Pierce Davidian was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Josh Shepherd was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Durham Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Ravenscroft, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Durham Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. Durham Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ravenscroft, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Durham Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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