Philip Barbour came into Thursday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Lincoln Cougars by a score of 12-9 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Philip Barbour needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Jackson Wilson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Wilson was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Philip Barbour let Kent Rowan and Tyler Sisson loose on the outfield. Rowan went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Sisson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Slaton Harris, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Lincoln's side, they got a good showing from Gavin Owens, who pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Noah Sears was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Will Wolfe, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Philip Barbour's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Lincoln, they dropped their record down to 3-11 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Philip Barbour will play host again on Friday to welcome Keyser, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Keyser will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Philip Barbour surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Marion at 5:30 p.m.
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