Fairfield Varsity Falcons fell 8-6 to Lakeland Varsity Lakers on Thursday at Fairfield Jr. / Sr. High School despite out-hitting them 11 to nine. Garber led Fairfield Varsity Falcons with four hits. Garber collected four hits in four at bats in the loss. Garber singled in the sixth inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning. A ground out by Miller put Fairfield Varsity Falcons on the board in the bottom of the first. Lakeland Varsity Lakers jumped into the lead in the top of the third when Pieri doubled, scoring one run, and Williams singled, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the third inning, Fairfield Varsity Falcons went back into the lead after Castetter singled down the left field line, Miller hit a sacrifice fly, and Beasy doubled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Lakeland Varsity Lakers jumped back into the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Pieri singled down the left field line, and Cook singled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Huser singled down the left field line, which helped Fairfield Varsity Falcons tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth. In the top of the sixth, Lakeland Varsity Lakers broke up the tie when Bateman grounded out, scoring one run. Then a sacrifice fly by Cook followed to extend the lead to 7-5. Cook earned the win for Lakeland Varsity Lakers. The reliever surrendered three hits and one run (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one. Garber took the loss for Fairfield Varsity Falcons. The hurler went two and one-third innings, giving up four runs (zero earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking one. Miller opened the game for Fairfield Varsity Falcons. The pitcher surrendered four hits and three runs over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Crouse opened the game for Lakeland Varsity Lakers. The starter gave up eight hits and five runs (four earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out three and walking one. Fairfield Varsity Falcons collected 11 hits in the game. Miller provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Fairfield Varsity Falcons with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Huser collected three hits for Fairfield Varsity Falcons in four at bats. Fairfield Varsity Falcons turned one double play in the game. Lakeland Varsity Lakers amassed nine hits in the game. Holbrook and Pieri each collected three hits for Lakeland Varsity Lakers. Williams, Cook, and Pieri each drove in two runs for Lakeland Varsity Lakers. Arroyo stole two bases. Lakeland Varsity Lakers turned one double play in the game. Fairfield Varsity Falcons will travel to New Prairie Varsity Cougars for their next game on Friday.