Crestview got themselves on the board against Columbus Grove on Monday, but Columbus Grove never followed suit. They blew past the Bulldogs 13-0. The Knights have beaten the Bulldogs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bulldogs has come to flipping the script.
Not much got past Alli Thatcher, who gave up just a hit to keep Columbus Grove off the board. Thatcher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

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On the hitting side, Dakota Thornell was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaci Gregory, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Crestview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Columbus Grove only managed one hit.
Crestview's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Columbus Grove, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Coming up, Crestview will welcome Wayne Trace at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Columbus Grove, they will head out to face off against Miller City at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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