Baseball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Fairfield

Mules

Previous 3 Games

05/11/26 vs Carmi-White County	17-3
05/08/26 @ Eldorado	10-1
05/07/26 vs Eldorado	8-0

Fairfield had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Carmi-White County Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-2 two weeks ago.

Harv Keyser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Keyser was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Caleb King was incredible, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Breychan Kovacich, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.

Fairfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carmi-White County only posted an OBP of .286.

Fairfield's record is now 17-5. As for Carmi-White County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.

Fairfield will venture away from home to challenge Norris City-Omaha-Enfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.05 runs per game on average), something the Mules will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carmi-White County, they will challenge Herrin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.