Phillips was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 18-1 loss at the hands of the Hackleburg Panthers. That's two games in a row now that Phillips has lost by exactly 17 runs.
For Hackleburg's part, Ellie Nichols made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Nichols has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Nichols was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Braylynn Pope was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Saylor Cooper, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Phillips' defeat dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Hackleburg, their victory bumped their record up to 13-10-2.
Phillips will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hubbertville at 4:30 p.m. As for Hackleburg, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-2 win vs. Marion County on the 6th.
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