The Crestview Rebels will take on the Hillsdale Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Crestview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Crestview is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They walked away with a 10-5 win over Mineral Ridge.
Emma Snyder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Alivia Shetler was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Mckee, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Crestview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Hillsdale got the win against Cardinal on Monday by a conclusive 14-7. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won 14 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kennedy Fickes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hillsdale got a massive performance out of Jordyn Fickes, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Laci Huber, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Hillsdale and bumps their season record up to 18-7. As for Crestview, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-10.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Crestview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Hillsdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
