If Palmetto Scholars Academy was feeling good fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Bethune-Bowman on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Phoenix fell just short of the Philip Simmons Iron Horses by a score of 10-9 on Friday. The Phoenix were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Iron Horses apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Lilah Senn and Kate McElfresh stepped up to the plate in a big way. Senn got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs, while McElfresh got on base in three of her four plate appearances with five stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Alivia Willen, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Palmetto Scholars Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Philip Simmons, they moved to 2-6 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Coming up, Palmetto Scholars Academy will face off against North Charleston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Philip Simmons does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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