Whitefield Academy is 0-6 against Fairdale since March of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Wildcats will head out to challenge the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Whitefield Academy after they put the first run on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 13-6 to Portland Christian. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
William Dowdle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Fairdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against Bullitt Central, falling 17-3.
Fairdale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Smothers, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Smothers has hit this season.
Fairdale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Whitefield Academy, the loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 5-4.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Whitefield Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Fairdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Whitefield Academy might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Fairdale in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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