Fairview hasn't had much luck against Loveland recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Fairview Knights are taking a road trip to face off against the Loveland Red Wolves at 10:00 a.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Fairview is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 18-7 to Legacy.
Payton Cowin led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Bryant, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Loveland's offense. They lost 12-0 to Fort Collins on Thursday. The Red Wolves have struggled against the Lambkins recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Even though they lost, Loveland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive contests.
Fairview's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Loveland, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Fairview's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. Fairview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Loveland, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Fairview continue to outrun the ball?
Fairview suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Loveland in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Fairview avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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