After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Fairfax finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Williams Field Black Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fairfax of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Fairfax saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlynn Olson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Olson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Williams Field's side, Emma Childress spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Williams Field got a massive performance out of Taylor Sykes, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Gianna Kilmer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Fairfax's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-4. As for Williams Field, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairfax will take on South Mountain at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairfax is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Williams Field, they will be playing at home against Casa Grande at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Williams Field will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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