Percy Julian is 0-3 against Stanhope Elmore since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Phoenix will welcome the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Stanhope Elmore took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Percy Julian, who comes in off a win.
Percy Julian was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Park Crossing on Tuesday. The Phoenix blew past the Thunderbirds 13-3. The Phoenix's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bryanna Cleare made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Cleare was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaziyah Sellers, who scored two runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Z Gantt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
Percy Julian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .588 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Stanhope Elmore unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 13-9 to Elmore County.
Stanhope Elmore's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Percy Julian, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Percy Julian couldn't quite get it done against Stanhope Elmore when the teams last played back in April of 2016 as they fell 13-8. Will the Phoenix have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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