There's no place like home for Philo, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the West Muskingum Tornadoes out 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Philo also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Cassidy Himes looked comfortable as she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Philo let Caitlin Rose and Sophie Saunders loose on the outfield. Rose scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Saunders scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On West Muskingum's side, Addy Antonetz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Katlynn Foster, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, West Muskingum was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Philo didn't hit any.
Philo's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for West Muskingum, their loss ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Philo will take on West Holmes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. West Holmes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season. As for West Muskingum, they will be playing at home against Granville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. West Muskingum is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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