Fairbury was handed a 12-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Centennial Broncos. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Jeffs have posted since September 9, 2024.
Katelin Hynek spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Logan Wentz was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Autumn L'Ecuyer was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Fairbury was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 08/25/25 - Away | 9-8 W |
| 09/09/24 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 09/07/24 - Home | 11-6 W |
| 08/31/24 - Neutral | 9-6 W |
| 10/02/23 - Away | 12-7 W |
| + 5 more games |
Fairbury's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Centennial, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Fairbury wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-8 victory against Fillmore Central on the 26th. As for Centennial, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat against North Bend Central on the 25th.
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