Fairview has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the General McLane Lancers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Fairview had to settle for a 10-8 defeat against Seneca.
Taylor Polach was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Anne Rinderle, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, General McLane was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They lost 12-0 to Meadville. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, General McLane's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Fairview dropped their record down to 8-8 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for General McLane, their loss dropped their record down to 3-16.
Fairview's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. Fairview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for General McLane, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Fairview continue to outrun the ball?
Fairview came up short against General McLane in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Thankfully for Fairview, Bailey Cannon (who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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