McCann Tech had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-9 to make it six. They fell 5-1 to the Palmer Panthers. The Hornets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
As for Palmer, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Palmer's part, Sebastian Mayberry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Mayberry has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Theo Haley was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCann Tech will challenge Greenfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palmer, they will face off against Ware at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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