Fairdale's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Whitefield Academy Wildcats. The high-scoring effort was just what Fairdale needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Fairdale let Lana Maupin and Gracie Smithson loose on the outfield. Maupin scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Smithson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Dailey Hicks was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Fairdale is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Whitefield Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Fairdale will be playing at home against Spencer County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Spencer County hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Whitefield Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Fern Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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