Philadelphia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 14-5 to the Nanih Waiya Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Philadelphia of the 10-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Nanih Waiya's part, Walt McLendon and Gavin Daniel were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, McLendon tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Daniel tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, McLendon scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Daniel scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kaleb Davis and Kade Massey did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Massey scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Massey is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jake Vick, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Philadelphia's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Nanih Waiya, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7-1.
Philadelphia will challenge Bruce on Friday. As for Nanih Waiya, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sacred Heart at 6:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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