Palmer had to endure a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Mitchell Marauders on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Terrors needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Palmer got a massive performance out of Malouma Cheikh, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Charlie White, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Palmer didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Palmer's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Palmer will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on James Irwin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mitchell, they will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Florence at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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