After losing to Fayette Academy the last time they met, McNairy Central decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The McNairy Central Bobcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Fayette Academy Vikings 9-8.
CJ Essary was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Logan Kiestler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
On Fayette Academy's side, Jared Ferge made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hardy Armour, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
McNairy Central's win bumped their record up to 10-17-1. As for Fayette Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
McNairy Central will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Jackson South Side, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. As for Fayette Academy, they are on the road again on Monday to play Trinity Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Trinity Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Fayette Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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