Groesbeck and Fairfield are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Groesbeck Goats will head out on the road to take on the Fairfield Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Groesbeck put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Elkhart as Groesbeck made off with a 14-2 victory. The win was just what Groesbeck needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior game.
Meanwhile, Fairfield never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Elkhart. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Fairfield this season.
Rowdy Hand made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Hand has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hand was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Cockerell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Groesbeck pushed their record up to 8-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs per game. As for Fairfield, their record now sits at 12-5.
Groesbeck suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Fairfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Groesbeck avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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