Harrisburg dropped their record down to 9-3 on Friday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carterville Lions. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for Carterville, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.
For Carterville's part, Caidence Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Phillips has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Lainey Workman was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.
Harrisburg wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-6 win against Goreville on the 12th. As for Carterville, they have also already played their next game, a 9-0 victory against Carbondale on the 12th.
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