The Wayne Trace Raiders will face off against the Fairview Apaches at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wayne Trace fell victim to Woodlan and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 10-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Fairview gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Napoleon.
Lilly Warner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Sammy Mavis was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Samantha Coolman also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Fairview has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Wayne Trace, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Wayne Trace took their victory against Fairview in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 6-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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