Talawanda is 0-3 against Fairmont since April of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Brave will host the Firebirds at 10:00 a.m.
On Thursday, Talawanda came up short against Badin and fell 4-1.
Meanwhile, Fairmont waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Vikings as they made off with a 12-5 win. The Firebirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Carlee Netherton was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Perdue, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fairmont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Talawanda's defeat dropped their record down to 17-7. As for Fairmont, their victory bumped their record up to 12-6.
Talawanda suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Fairmont in their previous matchup back in April of 2015. Will the Brave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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