Mexia extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-12. They came up short against the Fairfield Eagles, falling 24-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on March 6th.
As for Fairfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6-1 record this season. Considering they have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fairfield's part, Haylee Allen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Allen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Mims, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Madison High was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coincidentally, Mexia and Fairfield will both be playing Buffalo the next time they take the field. The Black Cats will head out to face the Bison at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Eagles will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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