For the second straight game, Fairfield will face off against Hamilton. The Indians will head out on the road to square off against the Big Blue at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games Fairfield has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, it was close, but Fairfield sidestepped Hamilton for a 5-4 win. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by just one run.
Brayden Benge tossed a big game, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Fairfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Ruther, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Colton Owens was another, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Fairfield's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Hamilton, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-13 record.
Fairfield's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hamilton, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Fairfield continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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