Crestline proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by six) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Ridgedale Rockets. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since April 21st.
Dawson Hefner
| 05/18/26 vs Ridgedale | 7 |
| 05/11/26 vs Mt. Gilead | 8 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lucas | 14 |
Dawson Hefner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Auston Henson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. Quentin Kapp was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Crestline's record is now 7-14. As for Ridgedale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-3-1.
Coming up, Crestline will square off against Loudonville at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridgedale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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