Fairfield Christian Academy had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it nine. They fell 20-15 to the Berne Union Rockets. Even if the Knights couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Berne Union, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.5 runs over those games.
For Berne Union's part, Reese Besco was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits. Besco has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kori Hoplite, who went 3-for-5 with five runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Sophia Williams was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Coincidentally, Fairfield Christian Academy and Berne Union will both be playing Harvest Prep the next time they take the field. The Rockets will head out to face the Warriors at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, while the Knights will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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