The Phillips Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Hancock Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Curie hit Phillips with a six-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats and the Condors finished up their matchup with a 9-9 draw. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Wednesday. Hancock was the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over Brooks. Considering Hancock has won seven contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Chloe Dougherty was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played. Alayna Bentley was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hancock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Hancock's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. With that tie, Phillips' record moves to 1-5-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Phillips has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Hancock struggles in that department as they've averaged .563. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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