Navarre had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it five. They fell just short of the Crestview Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. The Raiders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Navarre got a good showing from Colton Vance, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Jacob McDonald was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and one double. Colton Bunn was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
As for Crestview, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch.
On Crestview's side, Zach Smith was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Navarre will host Niceville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Crestview, they will be playing at home against Fort Walton Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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