Phoenix lost against Hidden Valley back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Phoenix Pirates fell just short of the Hidden Valley Mustangs by a score of 8-6. Phoenix has struggled against Hidden Valley recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Hidden Valley's part, Briella Jacob spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. Jacob also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, Natalie Fay was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Sam Lesher was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Phoenix now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Hidden Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phoenix will square off against North Valley on Tuesday. The last three games Phoenix has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hidden Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Henley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Henley is coming into the match with 11 straight victories at home, so Hidden Valley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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