Baseball Recap: Palatka Extends Home Winning Streak to Five

Palatka got themselves on the board against P.K. Yonge on Wednesday, but P.K. Yonge never followed suit. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Blue Wave. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Mason Malloy was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Joseph Solomon was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.

Panthers

On Base Percentage

03/26/25 vs P.K. Yonge	55.2%
03/24/25 @ Father Lopez	27.6%
03/12/25 vs Menendez	37.5%
03/11/25 vs Father Lopez	36.4%
03/04/25 vs Williston	27.8%
+ 14 more games

Palatka always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .552. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

Palatka's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for P.K. Yonge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palatka will face off against Keystone Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for P.K. Yonge, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Dixie County at 7:00 p.m. Dixie County will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.