Crestline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their tough 15-3 loss to the Rittman Indians might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Crestline has scored all season.
For Rittman's part, Lillian Halliwell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Halliwell was even better at the plate, firing off three triples and five RBI while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Frame, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Savannah Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Crestline's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Rittman, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crestline will stay at home for another game and welcome Central Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Rittman will take on Northwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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