Softball Recap: Fairland Victorious

Fairland's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Chesapeake Panthers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dragons have posted since April 9, 2024.

Maddie Short was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Fairland let Katie Dehart and Jordan Spencer run wild. Dehart went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, while Spencer went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits Dehart has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ally Shepherd, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.

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Previous Games

05/06/25 - Home	7-6 W
04/09/25 - Away	8-9 L
05/03/24 - Home	16-1 W
04/24/24 - Away	8-3 W
04/26/23 - Away	9-0 W
+ 5 more games

Fairland's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-18-1. As for Chesapeake, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-17.

Fairland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 victory against Rock Hill on the 7th. As for Chesapeake, they have also already played their next contest, a 19-11 win against South Gallia on the 7th.