The Fairfield Mules will challenge the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Fairfield took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They never let Norris City-Omaha-Enfield get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Mules haven't had any issues with the Fighting Cardinals recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Kenry Hutchcraft
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Kenry Hutchcraft made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Riley Isaacs was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Fairfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Mt. Carmel got the win against Carmi-White County two weeks ago by a conclusive 17-5.
Fairfield's record now sits at 4-2. As for Mt. Carmel, their record is now 1-0.
Fairfield came out on top in a nail-biter against Mt. Carmel in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fairfield since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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