The Fauquier Falcons are taking a road trip to challenge the Warren County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Fauquier has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Fauquier's victory against Meridian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Mustangs on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since April 19, 2024.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Warren County's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Meridian on Tuesday. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Adam Andlinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Warren County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Franny Shaffer, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Blake Hose also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Fauquier's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Warren County, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Fauquier couldn't quite get it done against Warren County in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 9-6. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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