The Palmerton Blue Bombers will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. Palmerton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Palmerton gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Wilson Area 9-3.
CARLY GAFFNEY made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. GAFFNEY has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. GAFFNEY was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, MEGAN MATSKO was incredible, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. HAILEY BARRY was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Northern Lehigh had to settle for a 5-3 loss against Saucon Valley on Saturday. Northern Lehigh has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Palmerton pushed their record up to 16-1 with that victory, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Northern Lehigh, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-6.
Palmerton took their win against Northern Lehigh in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 8-1. Does Palmerton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northern Lehigh turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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