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 Monday. The Philip Barbour Colts will head out on the road to take on the Elkins Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Philip Barbour is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
Philip Barbour is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Tucker County (and have done all season long). Philip Barbour blew past Tucker County 11-1.
Avery McDaniel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. McDaniel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Preslee Fincham was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Olivia Wilmoth was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Elkins entered their tilt with Liberty with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Mountaineers with a sharp 12-3 win on Friday.
Like Philip Barbour, Elkins also got a great game from a two-way player: Addison Carr. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Carr was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Elkins got a massive performance out of Hailey Riffle, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Riffle has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emerson Haddix, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Philip Barbour's record is now 12-2. As for Elkins, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season.
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 squad 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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