Scottsboro is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Fairview is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Wildcats will host the Aggies at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Scottsboro came up short against Buckhorn on Monday, falling 13-3.
Meanwhile, Fairview was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 14-8 margin over Hanceville. The result was nothing new for the Aggies, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Ayda Payne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Addison Phillips and Ava Pruett did most of the damage at the plate: Phillips scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Pruett went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most hits Phillips has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn Barnett, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Fairview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.
Fairview has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Scottsboro, their loss dropped their record down to 14-10.
Scottsboro took their win against Fairview in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 19-2 score. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Aggies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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