Graham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Richlands Blue Tornado by a score of 10-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Graham of the 7-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Brayden Wooldridge and Nathan Phillips stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wooldridge scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Phillips scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Phillips is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Aidan Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Graham's loss dropped their record down to 3-8-1. As for Richlands, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Graham will take on Lebanon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Richlands, they will head out on the road to challenge Tazewell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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