The Holt Ironmen are taking a road trip to challenge the Fairfield Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Holt has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with 19 straight losses, while Fairfield will come in with three straight wins.
Things were looking good for Holt after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 19-6 to Fairfield. One positive for the Ironmen, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Fairfield's part, Antwon Landrum and Jalen Kidd were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Landrum tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Meanwhile, Kidd pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Landrum has become a key player for Fairfield: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 4-6 otherwise. At bat, Landrum got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Kidd scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Kidd has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Cedarian Clemon was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Fairfield's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't). Justin Murray was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Holt's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fairfield, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
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