While Fairborn didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Carroll Patriots 10-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Skyhawks.
Carson Majors looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Clayton Phillips
| 03/30/26 @ Greenville | 5 |
| 04/13/26 @ Stebbins | 3 |
| 04/02/26 vs Greenville | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Carroll | 2 |
| 04/10/26 @ Troy | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
At the plate, Fairborn let Owen Lauderman and Clayton Phillips run wild. Lauderman went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base, while Phillips went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Phillips has become a key player for Fairborn: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Creech, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Fairborn's record is now 7-4-1. As for Carroll, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairborn will host Stebbins at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Skyhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Carroll, they will be playing at home against Archbishop Alter at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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