Fair Haven not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 7, 2024 (when they won 16-4). Everything went their way against the Springfield Cosmos as they made off with a 13-5 win. The victory continues a trend for the Slaters in their matchups with the Cosmos: they've now won seven in a row.
Bella Oberkirch was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Oberkirch was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those doubles were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Fair Haven let Madison Hayes and Amelia Munger run wild. Hayes got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Munger went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That double marked the first that Hayes has hit this season. Quinn Durfee was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Fair Haven always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 05/08/25 - Home | 13-5 W |
| 05/07/24 - Home | 16-4 W |
| 05/18/23 - Home | 22-4 W |
| 05/04/23 - Away | 15-1 W |
| 05/20/22 - Away | 15-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Fair Haven's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Springfield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Coming up, Fair Haven will venture away from home to take on Windsor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Springfield, they will square off against Burr & Burton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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