Phoebus extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 21-19 heartbreaker at the hands of the Warwick Raiders. Even if the Phantoms couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Kadence Bone made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Mia Rose was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four runs and three RBI.
As for Warwick, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Warwick's side, Nataleigh Gabriel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gabriel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jamiyah Fitzgerald, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Williams, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs.
While Phoebus had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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