Springfield hasn't had much luck against Fairmont recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wildcats will head out to take on the Firebirds at 5:00 p.m. Springfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
While Springfield's victory against Greenon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats skirted past the Knights 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Emily Brooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Jazzdyn Frock was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Jones, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Fairmont came up short against Hilliard Bradley on Saturday and fell 6-1.
Fairmont saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylin Turner, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Springfield's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Fairmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Springfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Fairmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Springfield suffered a grim 18-8 defeat to Fairmont when the teams last played on Friday. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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