Philo was the 5-4 winner over West Holmes when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Philo Electrics fell 5-2 to the West Holmes Knights on Friday.
Philo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyleigh McGraw, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Philo didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with six strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On West Holmes' side, Briar Cline spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. Cline has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Peyton Carathers was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI. Keegan Uhl was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Philo has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for West Holmes, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
Philo will head out on the road to face off against Maysville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for West Holmes, they will be playing at home against Minerva at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. West Holmes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
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