Crestview had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-8 to make it six. They came up short against the Jackson-Milton Bluejays, falling 11-5. The Rebels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bluejays apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Crestview saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cassidee Buckley, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Lilly Beaver was another, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
As for Jackson-Milton, their win bumped their record up to 12-4. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Jackson-Milton's side, Katie Byers was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Byers has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Jackson-Milton let Charlotte Estes and Ivy McBeth run wild. Estes went 4-for-5 with one run and one RBI, while McBeth went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave McBeth a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emma Johns, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Crestview will face off against LaBrae at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Jackson-Milton, they will host Lowellville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bluejays' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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