
Griffins
04/01/25 @ Eau Claire | 18 |
03/24/25 vs Columbia | 18 |
03/28/25 @ Columbia | 16 |
03/26/25 vs Richard Winn Academy | 7 |
While Fairfield Central put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Eau Claire. The Griffins blew past the Shamrocks 18-0. The Griffins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Layla McMillan was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ashlynn Pinkney was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Pinkney is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Niyah Morgan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Fairfield Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .793. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .600 or higher in three consecutive games.
Fairfield Central now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Eau Claire, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Fairfield Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Shamrocks: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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