Upper Perkiomen is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-2 to the Palisades Pirates on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Upper Perkiomen of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Palisades' part, Karlye Teman was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Teman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Teman was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Palisades got a big performance out of Ailish Kelleher, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Ava Paglanite was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Upper Perkiomen's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Palisades, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Upper Perkiomen will take on Norristown at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norristown is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Upper Perkiomen will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Palisades, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Notre Dame-Green Pond, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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