The Fairview Knights will head out to challenge the Holy Family Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fairview is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
On Monday, Fairview came up short against Mead and fell 11-7.
Julia Savage and Brooklyn Dangott did some serious damage despite the final result: Savage scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Dangott went 4-for-5 with four RBI and a run. Campbell Owens was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Fairview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Holy Family fell victim to Riverdale Ridge and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ravens. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Isabella Arroyo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Holy Family saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mari Nanez, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Fairview's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Holy Family, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-5.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Fairview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Holy Family struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fairview suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Holy Family in their previous matchup back in August of 2017. Can Fairview avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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