If Crestview was feeling good fresh off their 9-3 takedown of Antwerp last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Knights took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Defiance Bulldogs on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Alli Thatcher
| 04/01/25 vs Defiance | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Antwerp | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Hicksville | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Elida | 12 |
Alli Thatcher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits. The game marked her first with multiple earned runs this season.
On the hitting side, Emma Ward made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dakota Thornell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
Crestview's loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Defiance, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 5-0.
Looking ahead, Crestview will be playing in front of their home fans against Van Wert at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Defiance, they will head out to face off against Perrysburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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