If Fairview was riding high fresh off their 17-2 takedown of Hickman County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Fairview fell 10-7 to the Montgomery Central Indians on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Maddie McGowan was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. McGowan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Allie Penning and Cameryn Dunn stepped up to the plate in a big way. Penning scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Dunn scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That stolen base was Penning's first of the season.
Fairview's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Montgomery Central, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairview will host Lawson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fairview's pitchers better be ready for this one: Lawson has averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Montgomery Central, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Clarksville Academy at 5:00 p.m. Montgomery Central is facing Clarksville Academy at the right time seeing as Clarksville Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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