Baseball Recap: Fairfield Snaps Six-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Knights

Previous 5 Games

04/30/25 @ York County Tech	8-6
04/29/25 vs Biglerville	2-8
04/28/25 @ Hanover	1-7
04/24/25 @ Littlestown	1-6
04/23/25 vs Delone Catholic	2-6

Fairfield had lost six games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-14-1 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the York County Tech Spartans, sneaking past 8-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 on April 9th.

Jayden Bell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Bell was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Vaughn Lewis and Jacob Liller did most of the damage at the plate: Lewis got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI, while Liller went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double. Fairfield is 2-1 when Liller posts two or more runs, but 2-13-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Layton Wilhide, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.

Fairfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as York County Tech only posted a batting average of .192.

As for York County Tech, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.

On York County Tech's side, Tyler Quickel made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Cody Wagman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairfield will venture away from home to square off against Biglerville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Canners have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for York County Tech, they will head out on the road to challenge Bermudian Springs at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.