Fairfield entered their tilt with York County Tech on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 10-5. The Knights have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Spartans, too.
Maddy Payne
| 04/09/25 vs York County Tech | 17 |
| 04/08/25 vs Greenwood | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Hanover | 6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Delone Catholic | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs York Catholic | 9 |
| + 3 more games |
Maddy Payne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.7 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Addison Welch was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Sydney Kreitz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Fairfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Fairfield pushed their record up to 4-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for York County Tech, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, Fairfield and York County Tech will both be playing Bermudian Springs the next time they take the field. The Spartans will host the Eagles at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, while the Knights will host them at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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