The Philo Electrics will head out to challenge the Athens Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Philo is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Maysville with a sharp 18-3 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Electrics as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lexie Charles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Lia Unger was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aleigha Busse, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Philo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .596. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maysville only posted an OBP of .310.
Athens came out on top against Warren on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Bulldogs walked away with a 6-1 win over the Warriors. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Philo's record is now 6-7. As for Athens, their record now sits at 8-3.
Everything went Philo's way against Athens in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Philo made off with a 9-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Electrics since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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