Fairfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 12-2 to the Carmi-White County Bulldogs. That's two games in a row now that Fairfield has lost by exactly ten runs.
For Carmi-White County's part, Audrey Upton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Upton has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Upton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mia Evans was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Caroline Simmons was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Fairfield's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Carmi-White County, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairfield will take on Frankfort at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Frankfort is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Fairfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Carmi-White County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crab Orchard at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. Carmi-White County is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
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