Ludlow is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-1 to the Palmer Panthers on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ludlow of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Palmer's part, Matthew Santos made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Santos has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Santos was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Theo Haley, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dylan Holbrook, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Ludlow's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Palmer, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-11.
Ludlow will be playing in front of their home fans against Chicopee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palmer, they will head out on the road to challenge Granby at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Granby is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Palmer will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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