Crescent Valley is 0-10 against Lebanon since April of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Raiders will take on the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Crescent Valley has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Crescent Valley took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Dallas, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders skirted past the Dragons 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since April 11th.
Abby Kessler was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Ashley Howitt was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Crescent Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Lebanon was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They fell just short of West Albany by a score of 4-2.
Lebanon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Genevieve Osburg, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Lebanon's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Crescent Valley, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-15.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Crescent Valley hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Lebanon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.9 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Crescent Valley couldn't quite get it done against Lebanon when the teams last played back in April as they fell 14-9. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
