Dr. Phillips was the 7-6 winner over Wekiva when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Dr. Phillips Panthers fell just short of the Wekiva Mustangs by a score of 8-7 on Thursday.
Gabriel Guillot was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Pedrinan, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Dr. Phillips was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Wekiva's side, Onrique Archie looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Archie has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Marcus Campbell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Damir Simon, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dr. Phillips has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season. As for Wekiva, they pushed their record up to 6-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dr. Phillips will take on Olympia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dr. Phillips will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Wekiva, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Discovery, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Discovery is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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