Phelps was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Jenkins Cavaliers, falling 24-9. If the Hornets were looking for revenge after losing 18-0 to the Cavaliers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Kaylee Tackett was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Kiara Wolford was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Phelps lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Phelps' defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Jenkins, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Phelps didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 17-2 loss against Pike County Central on the 29th. As for Jenkins, they have also already played their next contest, a 1-0 victory against Owsley County on the 29th.
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