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| 05/14/26 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/12/26 - Away | 4-6 L |
| 05/01/25 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 04/29/25 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 4-14 L |
| + 5 more games |
Phillips hadn't done well against Athens recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Loggers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bluejays, sneaking past 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Annaka Tobias made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trinity Smith, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Marlo Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Phillips hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 7-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Phillips' win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Athens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Phillips will challenge Edgar at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Loggers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Athens, they will welcome Colby/Abbotsford at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Colby/Abbotsford has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.89 runs per game on average), something Athens will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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