The Philo Electrics are on the road again on Monday to play the Martins Ferry Purple Riders at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Philo will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Wednesday, then bounced right back against New Lexington on Thursday. Philo was the clear victor by an 11-5 margin over New Lexington.
Kyleigh McGraw made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). McGraw has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. McGraw was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Caitlin Rose was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bri Wolfe, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Martins Ferry waltzed into their contest on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Everything went their way against the Shamrocks as they made off with a 9-3 win.
Like Philo, Martins Ferry also got a great game from a two-way player: Maddie Lucas. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Lucas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abbey Snedeker, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Kyndahl Richardson was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
The victory got Philo back to even at 11-11. As for Martins Ferry, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Philo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Martins Ferry struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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