University is 1-9 against Fairfax since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The University Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Fairfax Lions at 2:30 p.m.
University fell victim to Hamilton and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Yankees. University has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Fairfax put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on Westchester with a sharp 15-5 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Fairfax as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Monse Pimentel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Pimentel has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pimentel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brianna Gerona, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Brianna Anacleto was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Fairfax, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
University might still be hurting after the 16-4 loss they got from Fairfax in their previous matchup back in March. Will University have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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