
Falcons
05/09/25 vs Elkhart Christian Academy | 11 |
04/25/25 vs New Prairie | 10 |
04/21/25 @ Churubusco | 9 |
04/12/25 vs South Central | 9 |
04/19/25 vs Central Noble | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fairfield). Everything went their way against the Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles on Friday as they made off with an 11-1 win. Winning may never get old, but the Falcons sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Grady Chupp made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chupp was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Andrew Bailey looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Eli Miller and Kyler Castetter did most of the damage at the plate: Miller went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Castetter got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Miller has posted since back in April of 2024. Logan Miller also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Fairfield's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Fairfield is taking a road trip to square off against Jimtown at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Jimmies will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, they will host Prairie Heights at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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