Phoenixville extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They came up short against the Owen J. Roberts Wildcats, falling 9-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 8, 2018, but that streak is no more.
As for Owen J. Roberts, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Considering they have won six games by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Owen J. Roberts' part, Amelia Atkins made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Atkins has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Maddie Reed was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Liza Flavin, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Phoenixville will take on rival Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Owen J. Roberts is set to square off against their familiar foe Methacton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wildcats 2.7, the Warriors 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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