Crest Ridge managed to slip by St. Paul Lutheran the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars lost 8-2 to the Saints on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Cougars couldn't push the score so high this time.
Crest Ridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Hoppenthaler, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Crest Ridge has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for St. Paul Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crest Ridge will head out to take on Archie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Paul Lutheran, they will take on Otterville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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