Fairfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 12-2 loss at the hands of the Eastern York Golden Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fairfield of the 13-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Fairfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Bell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Eastern York's side, Quinn Bramble tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Bramble has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Everett Dietz was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Blake Boyd was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Fairfield's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Eastern York, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season.
Fairfield will be playing at home against Delone Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Delone Catholic is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Fairfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Eastern York, they will challenge Bermudian Springs at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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