Red Springs couldn't quite beat Fairmont on Thursday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Red Springs Red Devils fell just short of the Fairmont Golden Tornadoes by a score of 5-3. Red Springs has struggled against Fairmont recently, as their contest on Thursday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Jayden Blue was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
At the plate, Red Springs got a massive performance out of CJ Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of TJ Ellerbe, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
On Fairmont's side, Parker Chavis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Chavis has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nehemiah Chavis was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Red Springs now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Fairmont, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-10.
Red Springs will be playing in front of their home fans against Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Clinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Fairmont, they will head out on the road to take on West Bladen at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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