While Newton Falls's victory against Crestview wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Rebels 3-2. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now won four in a row.
LeLand Vargo
| 05/12/26 @ Crestview | 16 |
| 04/23/26 vs Heartland Christian | 15 |
| 03/30/26 @ Liberty | 13 |
| 04/18/26 vs Southeast | 10 |
| 05/09/25 vs Champion | 10 |
LeLand Vargo made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Newton Falls: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise.
Vargo wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zayne Shelton, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.
The victory got Newton Falls back to even at 9-9. As for Crestview, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newton Falls will head out to face off against Ravenna at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crestview, they will venture away from home to take on John F. Kennedy Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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