Fairland scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Rock Hill Redmen 16-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Fairland considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Brycen Hunt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Hunt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunt was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Wyatt Thomas looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Fairland let Garrett Cornwell and Luke Brown loose on the outfield. Cornwell scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Brown scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaden Wiseman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Fairland's victory bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Rock Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairland will play host again on Monday to welcome South Point, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. As for Rock Hill, they will be playing at home against Portsmouth at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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