Fairmont Senior hasn't had much luck against Lewis County recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Polar Bears are taking a road trip to square off against the Minutemen at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Fairmont Senior made easy work of Liberty and carried off an 11-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Polar Bears, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Talia Olivito and Shyanne Rowe did most of the damage at the plate: Olivito scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Rowe went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Rowe's first of the season. Gabriella Marietta was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Lewis County sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Buckhannon-Upshur on Tuesday.
Ashley Crook was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jaelyn Smith was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Courtney Boggs, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lewis County lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory got Fairmont Senior back to even at 5-5. As for Lewis County, their record is now 5-2.
Fairmont Senior might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Lewis County in their previous matchup back in April 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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