Fern Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the St. Xavier Tigers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fern Creek of the 4-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For St. Xavier's part, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Coomer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Oakley Clevenger, who went 4-for-4 with a stolen base.
Fern Creek's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for St. Xavier, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fern Creek will take on Fairdale at TBD on Thursday. Fairdale is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Fern Creek will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for St. Xavier, they will be playing at home against Highlands at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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