For the second straight game, West Liberty-Salem will face off against Fairbanks. West Liberty-Salem will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Fairbanks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
West Liberty-Salem is leaving town to face Fairbanks after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. West Liberty-Salem lost 13-5 to Fairbanks on Monday. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
For Fairbanks' part, Macy Kise made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Kise has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Dee, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddi Sines, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Fairbanks hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.
West Liberty-Salem might still be hurting after the 13-5 defeat they got from Fairbanks in their previous matchup on Monday. Can West Liberty-Salem avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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