For the second straight game, Mapleton will face off against Crestview. The Mounties will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. Mapleton has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Mapleton and Crestview, and Crestview kept the tradition alive. The Mounties lost 13-3 to the Cougars on Tuesday.
For Crestview's part, Tyson Ringler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Ringler has become a key player for Crestview: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 2-9 otherwise. Ringler was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Brayden Parrigan and Gavin Barker did most of the damage at the plate: Parrigan went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Barker went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave Parrigan a new career-high. Jeb Workman was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Crestview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in five consecutive contests.
Mapleton has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. As for Crestview, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mapleton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Crestview struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
