Crestview scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in Monday's second game. They blew past the Fort Walton Beach Vikings 14-4. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Crestview with their most commanding win of the season.
Anthony St. Vincent was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. St. Vincent has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. St. Vincent was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Connor Riffe was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cooper Cantrell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Fort Walton Beach's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Warren, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Crestview now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Fort Walton Beach, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Crestview will play host again on Thursday to welcome Walton, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As for Fort Walton Beach, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Booker T. Washington at 6:00 p.m.
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