Softball Game Preview: Fairmont Firebirds vs. Talawanda Brave

Fairmont has gone a perfect 3-0 against Talawanda recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Firebirds will head out to challenge the Brave at 10:00 a.m. Fairmont will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

Fairmont came out on top against Miamisburg on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Firebirds blew past the Vikings 12-5. Considering the Firebirds have won six games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Carlee Netherton

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/09/25 @ Miamisburg	3
05/07/25 vs Miamisburg	2
04/12/25 vs Stebbins	2
05/05/25 @ Springfield	1
05/02/25 vs Springfield	1

The team relied heavily on Carlee Netherton, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Bailey Young also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Fairmont was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Miamisburg only posted a batting average of .276.

Meanwhile, Talawanda unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 4-1 to Badin.

Fairmont's win bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Talawanda, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7.

Everything went Fairmont's way against Talawanda when the teams last played back in April of 2015, as Fairmont made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Firebirds since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.