The first time Temple lost to Hewitt Midway this season, the Tem-Cats ran off three straight victories in the immediate aftermath.

Temple hopes for a similar response after suffering another setback to the district-leading Pantherettes Thursday night at Tem-Cat Field.

Peyton Phillip doubled twice and had four RBIs at the plate and struck out four while yielding three hits in the circle to pace Midway to an 18-6 mercy-rule triumph over the Tem-Cats during which the Pantherettes scored multiple runs in each inning but one.

Amaya Locke went 4-for-5 with four RBIs, including a two-run triple in the sixth, to lead a Midway offense that cranked out 17 hits. Camryn Carter followed with two hits, including a double.