Waterville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 11-4 to the Oceanside Mariners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waterville of the 13-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Oceanside's part, Levi Philbrook was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Philbrook has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Philbrook was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parker Darge, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Gavin Ripley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Waterville's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Oceanside, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waterville will face off against John Bapst Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. John Bapst Memorial is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Waterville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Oceanside, they will head out on the road to square off against Lawrence at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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