Ironton came tearing into Monday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Fairland Dragons out 5-4. For Ironton, this counts as revenge for the 11-1 defeat Fairland walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Braylin Wallace spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Graycie Brammer, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Aubrey Ferguson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Fairland's side, Makena Black was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Hayes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Ironton's victory bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Fairland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-3.
Ironton will be playing at home against Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallia Academy is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Ironton will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Fairland, they will square off against Portsmouth West at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Portsmouth West is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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