For the second straight game, Fairmont will face off against Wayne. The Firebirds will host the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
Fairmont is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Wayne on Wednesday. The Firebirds came out on top against the Warriors by a score of 9-6.
Cayden Brown looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Joey Lanning
| 04/08/26 @ Wayne | 4 |
| 03/31/26 vs Lakota West | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Springfield | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ross | 2 |
| 04/04/26 @ Tippecanoe | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Joey Lanning, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Feltner, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Fairmont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Fairmont's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3. As for Wayne, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fairmont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wayne struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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