Softball Recap: Philip Barbour Has No Trouble Against Elkins

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Previous Games

04/22/25 - Home	17-3 W
04/30/24 - Home	13-4 W
04/22/24 - Away	14-6 W
04/13/23 - Home	15-0 W
04/13/23 - Home	12-1 W
+ 5 more games

Philip Barbour's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Elkins Tigers. The victory continues a trend for the Colts in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.

Avery McDaniel made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katelyn Cooper, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Olivia Wilmoth, who went 3-for-4 with four runs and three RBI.

Philip Barbour kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.

Philip Barbour's win bumped their record up to 7-9-1. As for Elkins, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Philip Barbour will venture away from home to face off against Robert C. Byrd at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Colts are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 16-game losing streak. As for Elkins, they will head out on the road to square off against Tucker County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.