Fairview had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 6-6 to make it 13. They came up short against the Longmont Trojans, falling 18-9. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Julia Savage led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Aislynn Klitzke also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
As for Longmont, the win snapped their losing streak at nine games and leaves them with a 5-10-1 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Longmont's side, Sophie Magley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Alex McGregor was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August of 2024. Sydnee Conway was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairview will challenge Silver Creek at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raptors have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Longmont, they will square off against Broomfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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