Fairview and Sycamore are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2021, but likely not for long. The Fairview Yellowjackets will be playing at home against the Sycamore War Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fairview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Fairview's hitters rose to the challenge against a Indians pitching crew that boasted an average of only four points allowed on Tuesday. Fairview put the hurt on Montgomery Central with a sharp 14-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Fairview, who have now won three contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ashlyn Corbin spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Maddie McGowan and Anna Marie Brown did most of the damage at the plate: McGowan got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Brown went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Allie Penning was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sycamore couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 9-3 defeat to Harpeth on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. The loss means Sycamore is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Fairview's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Sycamore, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Fairview was able to grind out a solid victory over Sycamore when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 7-4. Will Fairview repeat their success, or does Sycamore have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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