The Fairfax HomeSchool Hawks will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Blue Ridge Jays at 12:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Fairfax HomeSchool has not done well against Goretti recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Fairfax HomeSchool was the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Goretti. That eight run margin sets a new team best for Fairfax HomeSchool this season.
Justin Holdcroft and Josh Radmore made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Holdcroft tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Radmore struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Holdcroft got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run and two RBI, while Radmore went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kees Yashko was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Caleb Alberts, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Blue Ridge can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past Roanoke Valley Christian 9-2. Blue Ridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Fairfax HomeSchool, Blue Ridge also got a great game from a pair of two-way players: Lochlan "Bear" Paul. Throwing, Paul pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Dominic Paul pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Paul scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Paul scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Jacob West was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Fairfax HomeSchool's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs per game. As for Blue Ridge, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Blue Ridge's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Fairfax HomeSchool has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Blue Ridge, though, as they've only averaged .341. Will they be able to contain Fairfax HomeSchool's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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