The Fairview Yellowjackets will take on the Hume-Fogg Blue Knights at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Fairview hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Fairview's last matchup with Creek Wood could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. Fairview lost 17-0 to Creek Wood.
Meanwhile, Hume-Fogg posted their closest win since March 7th on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against East Nashville Magnet, sneaking past 9-8.
Buren Bradley made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Hume-Fogg's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-8 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Austin Sandberg was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Calvin Crenshaw, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hume-Fogg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Hume-Fogg's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Fairview, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Fairview came out on top in a nail-biter against Hume-Fogg in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 14-12. Will Fairview repeat their success, or does Hume-Fogg has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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