The Fairdale Bulldogs will square off against the Butler Bears at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Fairdale has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Spencer County hit Fairdale with a six-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs came up short against the Bears, falling 11-3.
Fairdale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Cummings, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Butler had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 10-6 win over Fern Creek on Tuesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bears' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Butler's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Fairdale, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 18 of their last 21 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-24 record this season.
Fairdale suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Butler in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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