Seneca is 0-10 against Fairview since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Seneca Bobcats will look to defend their home field against the Fairview Tigers at 11:00 a.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Sadly, Seneca is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-3 to Girard, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Sean DeMauri made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Even though they lost, Seneca was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Fairview's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell victim to a rough 6-0 loss at the hands of Mercyhurst Prep. The contest marked that first time this season in which Fairview was not able to get on the board.
Fairview saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Benford, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double. Benford has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Seneca's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Fairview, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Seneca has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fairview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Seneca suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Fairview when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Seneca have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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