Sadly, Durham Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 games. Their tough 23-12 loss to the Ravenscroft Ravens on Friday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Durham Academy of the 26-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
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. Emerson Windram was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Ravenscroft's side, they got a massive performance out of Macie Mackinnon, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Cole MacKinnon, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Durham Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Ravenscroft, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
Durham Academy will take on North Raleigh Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Raleigh Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Ravenscroft, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Cary Academy at 4:15 p.m. Cary Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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