Crestwood's game two weeks ago was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cardinal Huskies 10-9. That's more bragging rights for Crestwood, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bella Hunter made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. Hunter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kayleigh Helm was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Amelia Gullatta was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Like Crestwood, Cardinal also got a great game from a two-way player: Maggie Grant. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Grant has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season. Grant was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Olivia Krebs and Emily Pleva did some serious damage despite the final result: Krebs scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Pleva scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alaina Rupinski, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Crestwood made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Cardinal, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Crestwood will head out on the road to face off against Kirtland at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Crestwood is facing Kirtland at the right time seeing as Kirtland is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cardinal, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grand Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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