Fairview has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will host the Monarch Coyotes at 4:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Fairview lost 21-11 to Prairie View on Wednesday.
Julia Savage was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Cowin, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Monarch entered their matchup against Mead on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Monarch lost 25-15 to Mead. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Monarch got a massive performance out of Kate Church, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ithaca Kremer, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Fairview has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Monarch, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fairview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monarch struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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