Fairmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Troy Trojans. The Firebirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Skyler Slifer
| 05/21/25 @ Troy | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Springfield | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Centerville | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Chaminade Julienne Catholic | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Fairborn | 2 |
| + 12 more games |
Skyler Slifer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three runs. He has become a key player for Fairmont: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 9-15 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Dillon Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Fairmont's loss dropped their record down to 13-16. As for Troy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairmont will square off against Tippecanoe at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Troy, they will face off against Beavercreek at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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