Sadly, Durham Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after six matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 26-11 walloping at the hands of the Ravenscroft Ravens on Tuesday. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Matelon Barber was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Ryan, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Durham Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Ravenscroft's side, Cole MacKinnon was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a double. Macie Mackinnon was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Durham Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ravenscroft, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3.
Durham Academy will take on St. Mary's at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ravenscroft, they will head out on the road to take on North Raleigh Christian Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Ravenscroft is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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