Oberlin hasn't had much luck against Fairview recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Phoenix will challenge the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Oberlin has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Firelands hit Oberlin with a eight-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Phoenix lost 13-3 to the Falcons. That's two games in a row now that the Phoenix have lost by exactly ten runs.
Oberlin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Cikalo, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI. That RBI marked the first that Cikalo has brought in this season.
Cuyahoga Heights hit Fairview with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors fell 8-5 to the Red Wolves. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Red Wolves since Thursday.
Will Dachtler was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Dachtler was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Cal Reis was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Cooper Thomas was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Oberlin's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Fairview, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Oberlin came up short against Fairview in their previous matchup back in April of 2019, falling 7-3. Can the Phoenix avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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