Crestview typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday LaBrae proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Rebels with a sharp 15-1 victory. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Austin Rowe and John Kinkade were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Rowe pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Kinkade struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Rowe went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Kinkade went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Lucas Glaser
| 05/05/26 @ Crestview | 4 |
| 05/04/26 vs Crestview | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Liberty | 3 |
| 04/24/26 @ Ursuline | 2 |
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In other batting news, Lucas Glaser was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Eric Reibold was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
LaBrae hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.
LaBrae is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Crestview, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Looking ahead, LaBrae will head out on the road to face off against John F. Kennedy Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crestview, they will be playing at home against Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Rebels 3.8, the Tigers 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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