Choctawhatchee had lost six straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-17 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Crestview Bulldogs by a score of 5-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-1 back in February.
Gabbi Barnowsky made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Crestview, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since February 24th.
On Crestview's side, Julian Forrest was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Forrest 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 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Forrest wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Moriah Keith, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run. Another was Ava Secor, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Choctawhatchee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crestview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Walton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs are facing the Seahawks at the right time seeing as the Seahawks are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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