Crestview extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 10-5-1 in the process. They came up short against the Champion Golden Flashes, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Flashes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 on Monday.
As for Champion, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by nine runs or more this season.
For Champion's part, Gabrielle Gradishar was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Gradishar has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Ava Sylvester was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Maddison Sylvester was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Crestview will take on Poland Seminary at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Rebels surely won't give up without a fight. As for Champion, they will face off against Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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