Crestview is on a three-game streak of home losses, Beaver a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Crestview Rebels will take on the Beaver Beavers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crestview's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Beaver's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Crestview's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against LaBrae on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 2-0.
Meanwhile, Beaver's hitters rose to the challenge against a Golden Eagles pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.5 runs allowed on Thursday. Beaver put the hurt on United with a sharp 11-2 victory.
Paxton Grimes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Grimes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Grimes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Grimes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Evan Stephenson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Aiden Dray was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Crestview's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Beaver, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Crestview took their victory against Beaver in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-2. Will Crestview repeat their success, or does Beaver have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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