Philip Simmons hasn't had much luck against Timberland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Iron Horses will look to defend their home field against the Wolves at 6:00 p.m. Philip Simmons has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Philip Simmons fell victim to Andrews and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 17-0 to the Yellowjackets. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Iron Horses' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Timberland came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over the Raptors. The game marked the Wolves' most dominant victory of the season.
Rylan Wadford was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those home runs were her first of the season. Leah Gaskins was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Timberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .769. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Timberland pushed their record up to 4-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Philip Simmons, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Philip Simmons suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Timberland in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Iron Horses avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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