The Phoenixville Phantoms will head out to face off against the Unionville Longhorns at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
On Friday, Phoenixville came up short against Methacton and fell 6-1. The Phantoms have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Phoenixville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kevin Kingsbury, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Unionville and Oxford had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Longhorns walked away with an 8-4 win over the Hornets on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Longhorns as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Nick Rassias spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Nate Bonsall was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Unionville's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Phoenixville, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Phoenixville took their victory against Unionville in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Phantoms since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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