If Keys Gate was feeling good off their 15-5 takedown of Braddock last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Keys Gate Knights took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palmer Trinity Falcons on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Keys Gate of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Victoria Ormaza made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Palmer Trinity's side, Augustine March and Gina Marie Pineda did most of the damage at the plate: March scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Pineda scored a run while going 3-for-4. Kinsey Cerda was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Keys Gate has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Palmer Trinity, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Keys Gate and Mater Academy Bay will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd. Mater Academy Bay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Palmer Trinity, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Palmetto at 3:30 p.m. on April 2nd.
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