Fairmont Senior is 2-8 against Buckhannon-Upshur since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Polar Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. Fairmont Senior has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Fairmont Senior sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 win over Preston. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Polar Bears have posted against the Knights since April 11, 2018.
Sadie Rundle and Shyanne Rowe did most of the damage at the plate: Rundle scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Rowe scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Rundle also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Camdyn Staron, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Fairmont Senior kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Buckhannon-Upshur fell victim to Morgantown and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Mohigans, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Buccaneers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Buckhannon-Upshur's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Fairmont Senior, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Fairmont Senior might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Buckhannon-Upshur in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Polar Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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