Preview: Hayden Wildcats vs. Fairview Aggies
After four games on the road, Hayden is heading back home. They will take on the Fairview Aggies at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hayden hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
On Tuesday, Hayden didn't have quite enough to beat Springville and fell 3-2.
Addison McCuistion was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hayden saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Hill, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Baylee Scott was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Fairview fell victim to a tough 15-4 defeat at the hands of West Point on Monday.
Hayden's loss dropped their record down to 8-11-2. As for Fairview, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hayden hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Fairview struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hayden's way against Fairview in their previous meeting back in April of 2018 as Hayden made off with a 19-0 win. Does Hayden have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fairview turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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