Fairview hit Chesapeake with a six-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 13-12. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Peyton Muncy was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Aden Parrott was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.
Chesapeake's loss dropped their record down to 2-9-1. As for Fairview, their record now sits at 6-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chesapeake will square off against Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairview, they will challenge Martin County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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