The Fayette Falcons will challenge the Stover Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Fayette has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 21.
Fayette made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Westran, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Falcons fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 3-1 on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly two runs.
Payton Oeth was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Oeth wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Thaddeus Quint, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Stover might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 17-2 to La Monte, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered against the Vikings since April 26, 2021.
Stover has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Fayette, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
Fayette couldn't quite get it done against Stover in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 as they fell 10-7. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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