Seton scored the most runs they've had all season in Saturday's second game, but it wasn't enough. They fell 26-21 to the Fairfax HomeSchool Hawks. Seton has not had much luck with Fairfax HomeSchool recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Michael Flynn led a balanced group of hitters, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 2-for-5. Finbar Clune was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Fairfax HomeSchool's side, Joe Mallory and Cenzo Gonder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Mallory tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Gonder tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Mallory scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gonder went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Fairfax HomeSchool got a massive performance out of Micah Day, who got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Day is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was JP Moore, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Seton's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seton will stay at home for another game and welcome Quantico at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Seton is facing Quantico at the right time seeing as Quantico is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Goretti at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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