East Fairmont had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 victory over the Preston Knights on Thursday. The win was just what East Fairmont needed coming off of a 16-8 loss in their prior game.
Lilly Boylen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Boylen was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Bella Talerico was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Raegynn Silvis was another key contributor, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
East Fairmont's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Preston, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
East Fairmont will head out on the road to take on Oak Glen at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Glen is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so East Fairmont will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Preston will take on Fairmont Senior at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Preston will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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