Vanden is 9-1 against Fairfield since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Vanden Vikings will be playing at home against the Fairfield Falcons at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Vanden has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Vanden had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Fairfield. That's two games in a row now that Vanden has lost by just one run.
Vanden got a good showing from Rhyan Solomon-King, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Isaiah Shahan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Austin Hammerschmidt, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Vanden's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Fairfield, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vanden has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Fairfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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