The Orrville Red Riders will head out to challenge the Fairless Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Orrville is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Orrville lost 10-3 to Cloverleaf on Friday.
Meanwhile, Fairless can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over Smithville. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Madison Barkan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other pitching news, Brooklynn Smith looked comfortable as she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Fairless let Sydney Miller and Addison Blackwood run wild. Miller went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Blackwood went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Blackwood a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chelsie Woods, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Orrville's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Fairless, their record is now 6-12.
Orrville suffered a grim 24-4 defeat to Fairless in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Red Riders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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