Softball Game Preview: Hamilton County Foxes vs. Fairfield Mules

The Hamilton County Foxes are taking a road trip to take on the Fairfield Mules at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hamilton County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.

Hamilton County is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest victory since March 27th on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Fairfield 6-5.

Colebie Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Addison Kelley

Doubles (Career)

04/15/25 vs Fairfield	2
04/14/25 vs Crab Orchard	1
04/12/25 vs Trico	1
04/12/25 vs Salem	1
03/27/25 vs Vienna	1

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Kelley, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Tinlea Webb was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

Hamilton County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Fairfield has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Hamilton County, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.