The Dr. Phillips Panthers will take on the Horizon Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dr. Phillips has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dr. Phillips couldn't beat Windermere on Monday even though they stacked five runs on them in the third inning. The Panthers came up short against the Wolverines, falling 17-7. The Panthers have struggled against the Wolverines recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Isabella Roy stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Briana Lohr was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Horizon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Windermere, sneaking past 5-4. Winning may never get old, but the Hawks sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Paisley Hernandez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ellie Ferradaz, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was Ferradaz's first of the season.
Dr. Phillips' defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Horizon, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dr. Phillips has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Horizon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dr. Phillips might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Horizon when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
