Slater scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Fayette Falcons by a score of 18-16. The defeat continues a trend for Slater in their matchups with Fayette: they've now lost seven in a row.
Tytan Wiseman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Layton Owens, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Slater was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Fayette's side, Payton Oeth made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Oeth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Oeth was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaleb Friebe, who scored a run while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Jacob Wood was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Slater's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Fayette, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-16.
As of now, neither Slater nor Fayette have any future games scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
