The Crestview Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Monroeville Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Crestview: 3.7, Monroeville: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Crestview gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over South Central. The win made it back-to-back victories for Crestview.
Kalee Hamman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Hamman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hamman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Sophia Durbin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was PJ Endicott, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Monroeville fell victim to Anthony Wayne and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Generals. The match marked that first time this year in which Monroeville was not able to get on the board.
Crestview's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Monroeville, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crestview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monroeville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Crestview beat Monroeville 12-8 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Does Crestview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monroeville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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