While Fayette's win against Pilot Grove wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Payton Oeth
| 05/12/26 @ Pilot Grove | 13 |
| 05/02/26 vs Slater | 12 |
| 03/31/26 vs Linn | 10 |
| 03/21/26 vs Higbee | 8 |
| 04/17/25 vs Westran | 8 |
Payton Oeth was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Ethan Bean and Parker LaValley did most of the damage at the plate: Bean went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while LaValley went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Bean a new career-high.
Fayette's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Pilot Grove, they dropped their record down to 12-9 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Fayette does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pilot Grove, they will challenge Otterville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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