Palmetto Ridge's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Golden Gate Titans a 15-0 shutout. The contest marked the Bears' most dominant win of the season so far.
Tessa Delashmet was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Karsyn Walters was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2024. Aubrey Anido was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Palmetto Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .727. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .310 or higher in five consecutive games.
Bears
| 02/28/25 @ Golden Gate | 15-0 |
| 02/26/25 @ Estero | 6-16 |
| 02/25/25 vs Aubrey Rogers | 12-1 |
| 02/20/25 vs Barron Collier | 10-11 |
| 02/18/25 @ Naples | 5-9 |
Palmetto Ridge's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.4 runs over those games. As for Golden Gate, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmetto Ridge will square off against Ida Baker at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Palmetto Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Golden Gate, they will take on Gulf Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Golden Gate has given up an average of 18 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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