Softball Game Preview: Metro Tech Knights vs. Fairfax Stampede

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 10:59am

Softball Preview: Metro Tech Knights vs. Fairfax Stampede

Metro Tech is 0-9 against Fairfax since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Metro Tech Knights will head out on the road to take on the Fairfax Stampede at 5:30 p.m.

Metro Tech is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Friday. Their rough 19-4 loss to Fairfax might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Metro Tech has lost by exactly 15 runs.

For Fairfax's part, Emma Saiz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Saiz was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Chloe Saiz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mariela Rodriguez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Metro Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-20. As for Fairfax, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-5.

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