Fairfax can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the University Wildcats out 13-12. Fairfax's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Noah Santana made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Santana was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brandon Aguayo and Alexis Ambriz did most of the damage at the plate: Aguayo scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Ambriz scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Enrique Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Fairfax's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for University, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Fairfax will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Los Angeles CES at 2:30 p.m. on April 3rd. Los Angeles CES will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Fairfax surely won't give up without a fight. As for University, they will head out on the road to square off against Jefferson at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The last three games University has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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