With a playoff game on the line, Philip Barbour rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Robert C. Byrd Eagles 9-1. Considering Philip Barbour has won 15 contests by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery McDaniel made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over six innings pitched. McDaniel was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Olivia Wilmoth and Katelyn Cooper did most of the damage at the plate: Wilmoth scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Cooper scored a run while going 1-for-3. Wilmoth hasn't dropped below three hits for four straight games. Katie Kennedy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Philip Barbour has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. As for Robert C. Byrd, their loss dropped their record down to 19-11.
Philip Barbour will play host again on Monday to welcome Lincoln, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Lincoln is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Philip Barbour will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Robert C. Byrd does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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