Fairview is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Saegertown is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Fairview Tigers will take on the Saegertown Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Fairview: 2.8, Saegertown: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fairview is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top against Mercyhurst Prep by a score of 5-1.
Aari Fox made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Fox has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fox was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Fox wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ed Dolansky, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Saegertown started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against West Middlesex. They fell 7-4 to the Big Reds on Monday.
Like Fairview, Saegertown also got a great game from a two-way player: Blake Burchill. He didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Burchill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Fairview has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. As for Saegertown, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-3-1.
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