Softball Game Preview: Fairfield Union Falcons vs. Athens Bulldogs

The Fairfield Union Falcons will take on the Athens Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fairfield Union has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Athens will come in with four straight victories.

Fairfield Union lost 20-8 to Amanda-Clearcreek on Friday.

Meanwhile, Athens got the win against New Lexington on Friday by a conclusive 11-4. Considering the Bulldogs have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Athens pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Fairfield Union, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.

Fairfield Union came up short against Athens when the teams last played back in April of 2021, falling 11-7. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.