Phelps was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 16-8 defeat at the hands of the Tug Valley Panthers. Phelps was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Tug Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Tug Valley's part, Julian Vance was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Vance was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Conner Lackey and Austin Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Lackey scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Smith scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Elijah Fluty was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Phelps' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Tug Valley, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phelps will take on Buckhorn at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tug Valley, they are on the road again on Friday to play Pike County Central at 6:00 p.m. Tug Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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