For the second straight game, Fairfax will face off against Metro Tech. Fairfax will welcome Metro Tech at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Fairfax's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
On Tuesday, Fairfax got the win against Metro Tech by a conclusive 19-2. The Stampede might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 11 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Reilley Bledsoe, who fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaslene Soberano, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Fairfax was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Fairfax's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Metro Tech, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Metro Tech's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Fairfax has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Metro Tech, though, as they've been averaging only 4.2 strikeouts. Will Fairfax keep running through batters, or will Metro Tech buck the trend? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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