Palmdale is 0-10 against Lancaster since May of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Falcons will face off against the Eagles at 3:15 p.m.
Friday just wasn't the day for Palmdale's offense. They came up short against Highland on Friday, falling 7-0.
Meanwhile, Lancaster got themselves on the board against Antelope Valley on Friday, but Antelope Valley never followed suit. They blew past the Antelopes 12-0. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Austin Deleuw made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those doubles were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Odin Renfro was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Cole Lewis was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Lancaster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Antelope Valley only posted an OBP of .250.
The victory made it two in a row for Lancaster and bumps their season record up to 4-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Palmdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Palmdale might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Lancaster when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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