Baseball Game Preview: Crestview Cougars vs. Mapleton Mounties

For the second straight game, Crestview will face off against Mapleton. The Cougars will venture away from home to square off against the Mounties at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Crestview took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Mapleton. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Tyson Ringler

Batters Struck Out

04/29/25 vs Mapleton	11
04/21/25 @ Monroeville	12
04/14/25 vs South Central	8
04/07/25 @ Western Reserve	9
03/29/25 @ Black River	6

Tyson Ringler made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Crestview let Brayden Parrigan and Gavin Barker run wild. Parrigan went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Barker went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Barker has posted since back in April of 2024. Carson White also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.

Crestview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mapleton only posted an OBP of .308.

Mapleton has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. As for Crestview, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crestview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mapleton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.