Fairview blew Hickman County out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Monday Hickman County got their revenge. The Yellowjackets fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Yellowjackets have suffered since May 9, 2025.
Maddie McGowan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Fairview saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allie Penning, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one double. Mollie Street also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Fairview has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Hickman County, they moved to 2-9 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Fairview will square off against Spring Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hickman County, they will head out to challenge Riverside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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