For the second straight game, Philip Simmons will face off against Timberland. The Iron Horses will challenge the Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Philip Simmons has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Timberland will arrive with five straight victories.
Philip Simmons came up short against Timberland on Tuesday, falling 19-10.
For Timberland's part, Lainey Nichols looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Nichols has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Timberland got a massive performance out of Natalie Dukich, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Dukich is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaleigh White, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Timberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .535. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in eight consecutive games.
Timberland's record is now 5-6. As for Philip Simmons, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
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