GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Ravenna softball team used a seven-run fourth inning on Tuesday to beat Buchanan 12-6 in a Division III state quarterfinal game at Cornerstone University.
The Bulldogs trailed 3-2 after three innings, but got a two-run double off the bat of sophomore Amelia Porter to take a 4-3 lead.
Up 5-3, sophomore Addison Gillard delivered a bases loaded triple to extend the lead to 8-3.
Sophomore Emma Herremans hit two home runs in the game, including one in the top of the first inning, to give Ravenna a 2-0 lead.
The Bulldogs (36-5) advance to the state semifinals on Friday at 3 p.m. at Michigan State against the Gladstone/Standish-Sterling winner.
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