While Columbiana put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Crestview. The Columbiana Clippers came out on top against the Crestview Rebels by a score of 3-0. This was payback for Columbiana, who suffered a 6-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Alex Eusebio made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Eusebio was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Eusebio wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Hall, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Zane Strohecker was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Columbiana has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Crestview, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-1.
Columbiana will head out on the road to square off against East Liverpool at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Columbiana's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so East Liverpool's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Crestview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Garfield at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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