The Mead Mavericks will venture away from home to take on the Fairview Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mead is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
Mead's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Holy Family on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Mavericks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Fairview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Loveland by a score of 15-13.
Julia Savage was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Bryant, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Fairview was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Loveland only posted a batting average of .238.
Mead's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Fairview, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mead hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Fairview struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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