Fairfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Delone Catholic Squires by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fairfield of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Delone Catholic's part, Emma Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Wilson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Ecker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Fairfield's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Delone Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Fairfield will head out on the road to square off against Biglerville at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Biglerville will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Fairfield surely won't give up without a fight. As for Delone Catholic, they will play host again on Monday to welcome York County Tech, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Delone Catholic is facing York County Tech at the right time seeing as York County Tech is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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