Fairview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 20-2 to the Harbor Creek Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fairview of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Harbor Creek's part, Addison Lucas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Lucas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lucas was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Harbor Creek got a massive performance out of Brooklynn Cipalla, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 5-for-5. Cipalla has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Annabella Cipalla, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Fairview's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Harbor Creek, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Fairview will be playing in front of their home fans against Union City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harbor Creek will take on Fort LeBoeuf at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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