The Phillips Bears will be taking part in a tournament against the Winfield Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Phillips has struggled recently with 31 losses in a row, while Winfield will arrive with seven straight victories.
Phillips fell victim to Hackleburg and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 21-0 to the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Winfield never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past Carbon Hill 11-0. Considering the Pirates have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Winfield's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Phillips, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-13.
Phillips suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Winfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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