Rome Free Academy had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-8 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Cicero-North Syracuse Northstars by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Black Knights have suffered since May 2, 2024.
As for Cicero-North Syracuse, their record is now 9-5. They haven't had any issues with Rome Free Academy recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
For Cicero-North Syracuse's part, Jeremy Palmer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Palmer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Landon Cook looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Lucas Aiello was incredible, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lawson Weckesser, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Rome Free Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cicero-North Syracuse, they will take on Baldwinsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bees' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Northstars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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