Fairfax was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alexandria City Titans. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Titans earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Avery Adler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Amy Hartle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sarah Rupp, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Fairfax's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Alexandria City, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairfax will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on West Springfield at 6:30 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Alexandria City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Potomac Senior at 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
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