South Bend Adams scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fairfield Falcons and snuck past 22-21. The win was some much needed relief for South Bend Adams as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
South Bend Adams let Avery Kidwell and Audreyana Gizzi loose on the outfield. Kidwell scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Gizzi scored three runs while going 2-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleigh Satterfield, who scored two runs while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
On Fairfield's side, Jayslynn Hall stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lynelle Penrose, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
South Bend Adams pushed their record up to 4-12 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Fairfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
South Bend Adams will challenge Mishawaka Marian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. South Bend Adams has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Fairfield, they are on the road again on Monday to play Central Noble at 5:30 p.m. Central Noble is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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