Delone Catholic won the last time they faced Fairfield, and things went their way on Friday too. The Delone Catholic Squires sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Fairfield Knights.
Emma Wilson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Wilson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Ecker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Delone Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. As for Fairfield, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Delone Catholic will be playing in front of their home fans against York County Tech at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Delone Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Fairfield, they will head out on the road to square off against Biglerville at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Biglerville will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Fairfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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