Crestwood was the 7-2 winner over Valley View when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Crestwood Comets fell just short of the Valley View Cougars by a score of 12-11 on Saturday. Crestwood's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Chaz Wright and Caleb McManus did some serious damage despite the final result: Wright went 3-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while McManus scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zack Stavish, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Crestwood hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Crestwood's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Valley View, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crestwood will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Pittston at 4:15 p.m. Crestwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Valley View, they will head out on the road to challenge Delaware Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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