Fairfield hadn't beaten Manchester on the road since May 2, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Greyhounds, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 14th.
Cameron Miller
| 05/05/26 @ Notre Dame | 3 |
| 05/08/26 @ Manchester | 2 |
| 04/23/26 vs Whiteoak | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs West Union | 2 |
| 05/04/26 @ Eastern | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Cameron Miller made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Fairfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-14 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Rice, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Zane Collins, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Fairfield's record now sits at 8-14. As for Manchester, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
Coming up, Fairfield will challenge Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Manchester, they will face off against McClain at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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