Softball Recap: Fairborn falls to Troy in first game of season

By Team Reports Apr 8, 2024, 1:49am

Softball Recap: Fairborn Skyhawks vs. Troy Trojans

Fairborn had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a rough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Troy Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fairborn of the 13-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.

For Troy's part, Riley King spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits. King has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Alexis Ater was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Amayah Kennedy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Troy pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Fairborn will head out on the road to challenge Stebbins at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Stebbins will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Fairborn surely won't give up without a fight. As for Troy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Butler at 5:00 p.m. Troy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.3 runs per game this season.

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