Softball Preview: Palmerton Blue Bombers vs. Tamaqua Blue Raiders
The Palmerton Blue Bombers will be playing at home against the Tamaqua Blue Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Palmerton has three straight victories, Tamaqua has eight straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
In what's become a running theme this season, Palmerton gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They never let Saucon Valley onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Palmerton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
CARLY GAFFNEY was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). GAFFNEY has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. GAFFNEY was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, MEGAN MATSKO was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was HAILEY BARRY, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tamaqua fell victim to a rough 8-2 defeat at the hands of Pottsville on Wednesday.
Palmerton's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Tamaqua, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Palmerton might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Tamaqua in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Palmerton 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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