Fairmont Senior is 2-8 against Bridgeport since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Polar Bears will host the Indians at 6:00 p.m. Fairmont Senior has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fairmont Senior took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Trinity Christian 16-15. The Polar Bears haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Abigail Shuck was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Addison Stewart was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fairmont Senior kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bridgeport fell victim to Ritchie County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Rebels, falling 15-0. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Rebels since on Tuesday.
Fairmont Senior's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-9-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Bridgeport, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-11.
Fairmont Senior suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Bridgeport when the teams last played back in March. Will the Polar Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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