Crestview had won three straight at home, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 10-13 to make it four. Everything went their way against the St. Paul Flyers as they made off with an 11-3 win. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Gavin Barker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Barker was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Crestview's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 6-13 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Kayn Patton was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Crestview is 2-1 when Patton posts three or more hits, but 8-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Keener, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Cougars
| 05/15/25 vs St. Paul | 53.1% |
| 05/13/25 @ St. Paul | 16.7% |
| 05/10/25 @ Seneca East | 28.6% |
| 05/09/25 vs New London | 32.1% |
| 05/08/25 @ Plymouth | 26.7% |
| + 32 more games |
Crestview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
As for St. Paul, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since May 14, 2024.
On St. Paul's side, Jacob Zuccaro was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Gabe Snyder also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crestview will square off against Central Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Paul, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Huron at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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