Fayette had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Higbee Tigers by a score of 9-5 on Friday. This was payback for the Falcons, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Payton Oeth made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Oeth was also big at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Caleb Craig was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Thaddeus Quint was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Higbee's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Fayette will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Higbee, they will head out to square off against Meadville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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