Crestview can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Nelson County Cardinals out 3-2.
Hayden Graham looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Crestview's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Appleby, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Crestview's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-6. As for Nelson County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Crestview will head out on the road to take on West Florida at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Crestview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so West Florida's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Nelson County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Spencer County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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