For the second straight game, Metro Tech will face off against Fairfax. Metro Tech will venture away from home to take on Fairfax at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Metro Tech has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Metro Tech is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 25 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Fairfax on Tuesday. They came up short against the Stampede, falling 19-2.
For Fairfax's part, Reilley Bledsoe was incredible, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Bledsoe continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaslene Soberano, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Fairfax always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Metro Tech only posted an OBP of .278.
The victory (which was Fairfax's third in a row) raised their record to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Metro Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Metro Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .455. However, it's not like Fairfax struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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