Preston is 0-8 against Fairmont Senior since May of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Polar Bears at 5:30 p.m. Preston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Preston sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over North Marion. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Ayden Ward spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
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At the plate, Preston let Wyatt Moyer and Bryson McNew run wild. Moyer scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while McNew scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Moyer has become a key player for Preston: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Caleb Wharton also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Fairmont Senior earned an 8-3 victory over East Fairmont on Wednesday.
Bigelow Trevor was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Brock Martin was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Fairmont Senior pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Preston, their record now sits at 4-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Preston has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fairmont Senior struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Preston couldn't quite finish off Fairmont Senior when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 3-1. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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