Baseball Preview: Fairfax HomeSchool Hawks vs. Goretti Gael
After four games on the road, Fairfax HomeSchool is heading back home. They will take on the Goretti Gael at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Fairfax HomeSchool scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in Saturday's second game. They came out on top against Seton by a score of 26-21.
Joe Mallory and Cenzo Gonder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mallory tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Gonder pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Mallory scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gonder went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Fairfax HomeSchool got a massive performance out of Micah Day, who got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Day is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. JP Moore was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Goretti gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on McDonogh with a sharp 13-4 victory. The win was just what Goretti needed coming off of a 7-1 loss in their prior contest.
Garrett Gibson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Warner Harper was incredible, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Will Oates, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Fairfax HomeSchool's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs per game. As for Goretti, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fairfax HomeSchool has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Goretti struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fairfax HomeSchool suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Goretti when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Fairfax HomeSchool avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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