Fairfield lost against Edwards County back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Fairfield Mules fell just short of the Edwards County Lions by a score of 3-1. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Fairfield in their matchups with Edwards County: they've now lost three in a row.
Talon Hixenbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Fairfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Fleener, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Fairfield was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Edwards County's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Jex Schnepper gave up only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
Fairfield's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6. As for Edwards County, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-3.
Fairfield will head out on the road to challenge Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fairfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Edwards County, they will be playing at home against Fairfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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