The Fairfield Mules will take on the Edwards County Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Fairfield 3.5, Edwards County 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fairfield is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Cisne with a sharp 18-1 win on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Mules in their matchups with the Runnin' Lions: they've now won six in a row.
Hunter Kirk and Olivia Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kirk tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Smith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kirk has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Kirk went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI, while Smith scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Riley Isaacs
| 04/09/25 @ Cisne | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Lawrenceville | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ North Clay/Clay City | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Waltonville | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Isaacs, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Remi McCune was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Fairfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 5-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Edwards County entered their tilt with Fairfield on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They never let the Mules get on the board and left with a 4-0 win.
The result came thanks to Allison Groff's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up ten Ks. She also tossed four walks, marking her first of the season.
On the hitting side, Edwards County let Grace Bishop and Madi Murphy run wild. Bishop got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, while Murphy scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Holly Hensley also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Edwards County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Fairfield, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fairfield has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Edwards County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Fairfield couldn't quite get it done against Edwards County in their previous matchup on Tuesday as they fell 4-0. Will the Mules have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
