Philip Barbour is 9-1 against Preston since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Philip Barbour Colts will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Preston Knights, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Philip Barbour was able to grind out a solid win over Lincoln, taking the game 12-9.
Jackson Wilson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Philip Barbour let Kent Rowan and Tyler Sisson loose on the outfield. Rowan went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Sisson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Slaton Harris, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Preston scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-4 margin over Notre Dame. With that victory, Preston brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Caleb Wharton was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson McNew, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Philip Barbour's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Preston, they pushed their record up to 5-6 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Philip Barbour has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Preston struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Philip Barbour took their win against Preston in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. Will Philip Barbour repeat their success, or does Preston have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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