Crestwood had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it five. They lost 8-1 to the Berkshire Badgers. The matchup marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Bella Stier was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. Abby Hayes also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Berkshire, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
On Berkshire's side, Moira Wonders made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Wonders has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Whitney Davis was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played. Sophia Ezzo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Crestwood is set to face off against their familiar foe Rootstown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Berkshire will square off against rival Chagrin Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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