Softball Recap: Fairfield Falcons vs. Churubusco Eagles
Fairfield won the last time they faced Churubusco, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Fairfield Falcons skirted past the Churubusco Eagles 7-5.
Fairfield got a great performance from Faith Berkey as she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Berkey has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Jones, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Adelyn Holsopple, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
On Churubusco's side, Emma Walters put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Walters was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Walters wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Lawson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Jaylyn Shively was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Fairfield is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for Churubusco, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairfield will face off against Angola at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday. Fairfield is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Churubusco, they will head out on the road to square off against Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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