Mapleton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-13. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Crestview Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mounties have suffered since May 10, 2025.
Landin Sanders was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
Gabe Wrobleski
| 04/24/26 @ Crestview | 2 |
| 04/21/26 vs Plymouth | 1 |
| 04/20/26 @ Plymouth | 3 |
| 04/17/26 @ Orrville | 1 |
In other batting news, Gabe Wrobleski made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Lukus Jenkins, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Crestview, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games.
On Crestview's side, Colton Ernandes got the start for Crestview and what a start it was: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Ernandes also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Cougars are undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Drew Spoerr was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Brayden Parrigan was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mapleton will challenge Western Reserve at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crestview, they will welcome Northmor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
