For the second straight game, Phoebus will face off against Warwick. The Phantoms will face off against the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Phoebus has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 22.
Phoebus blew Warwick out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Warwick got their revenge. The Phantoms fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 21-19. Even if the Phantoms couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
For Warwick's part, Nataleigh Gabriel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gabriel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Jamiyah Fitzgerald was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Miya'E Holloman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Warwick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Phoebus only managed six hits.
Warwick has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Phoebus, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Phoebus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Warwick struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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