It was a good run, but Crestview unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Columbiana Clippers. The game marked the first time this season in which Crestview was not able to get on the board.
For Columbiana's part, Alex Eusebio was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Eusebio was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Eusebio wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Hall, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Zane Strohecker, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Having lost for the first time this season, Crestview fell to 8-1. As for Columbiana, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Crestview will be playing at home against Garfield at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Columbiana, they will head out on the road to square off against East Liverpool at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Columbiana's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so East Liverpool's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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