Metro Tech fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Fairfax on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They lost 9-3 to the Stampede. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stampede this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 on Tuesday.

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Andrew Fernandez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Metro Tech has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Fairfax, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-8.
Metro Tech and Fairfax could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. The Knights (ranked 230th) will meet Alhambra (ranked 78th) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Fairfax will face off against Ironwood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (215 vs. 106).
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