Immokalee is 2-8 against Palmetto Ridge since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Immokalee Indians will be playing at home against the Palmetto Ridge Bears at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Immokalee scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mason Classical Academy with a sharp 21-3 victory. The win was familiar territory for Immokalee who now have four in a row.
Micheal Vasquez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). Vasquez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ladarius Lewis and Jordan Martinez did most of the damage at the plate: Lewis scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Martinez scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Adrian Ramirez was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Palmetto Ridge narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Aubrey Rogers 5-4. The win was just what Palmetto Ridge needed coming off of a 10-4 loss in their prior matchup.
The team relied heavily on Thomas Cox, who scored two runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Omar Rosado, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Immokalee pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 15.3 runs. As for Palmetto Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Immokalee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Palmetto Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Immokalee might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Palmetto Ridge when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Immokalee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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