Phillipsburg extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-4 in the process. They came up short against the Madison Dodgers, falling 12-2. The Stateliners were not able to make up for their defeat to the Dodgers from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Madison, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.9 runs this season.
For Madison's part, James Doehner tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Doehner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Chris Vaughn was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Carter Ferris, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phillipsburg will face off against Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Madison, they will take on Parsippany Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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