There's no place like home for Monroeville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crestview Cougars on Tuesday and snuck past 8-6. This was a revenge match for Monroeville, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-0 loss when these two played last Monday.
Colt Clark was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Landin Hershiser was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Crestview's side, Tyson Ringler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Ringler was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brennan Fulk made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Crestview hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroeville struck out six times.
Monroeville pushed their record up to 4-6 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Crestview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Monroeville beat Crestview by a score of 8-6 later that day.
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