After flying high against West Creek last Wednesday, Sycamore came back down to earth. The Sycamore War Eagles' rough 8-1 defeat to the Fairview Yellowjackets on Monday might stick with them for a while. Sycamore has struggled against Fairview recently, as their game on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Fairview's part, Maddie McGowan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits. McGowan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Ashlyn Corbin looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Abbie Hammon was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Anna Marie Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sycamore's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Fairview, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sycamore's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Montgomery Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Montgomery Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Fairview, they will be playing at home against Creek Wood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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