Phillips had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it four. They lost 21-0 to the Shoals Christian Flame. If the Bears were looking for revenge after losing 19-3 to the Flame when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Shoals Christian, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-7. Considering they have won four games by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Shoals Christian's part, Malachi Sewell made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sewell also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Shoals Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-6 otherwise. Sewell was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Max Quimby looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Rylan Pettus was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. He has become a key player for Shoals Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Strickland, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and two RBI.
Phillips will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Vina at 4:30 p.m. on the 31st. As for Shoals Christian, they will head out to take on Colbert County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Flame's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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