Softball Preview: Philip Barbour Colts vs. Elkins Tigers
Philip Barbour is 7-2 against Elkins since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Philip Barbour Colts will head out on the road to square off against the Elkins Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Philip Barbour will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Philip Barbour put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past East Fairmont 15-0.
Katielynn Warner made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Warner was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Moss, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Cooper, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Elkins came into Wednesday's matchup having lost 23 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against East Fairmont by a score of 16-13 on Wednesday. Considering Elkins' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Philip Barbour's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Elkins, their win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4.
Everything went Philip Barbour's way against Elkins in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Philip Barbour made off with a 15-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Philip Barbour since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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