The Palisades Pumas will challenge the South Mecklenburg Sabres at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palisades hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Palisades lost 11-2 to Myers Park on Friday.
Palisades saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Wearing, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, South Mecklenburg posted their closest victory since April 30, 2024 on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Charlotte Catholic, sneaking past 4-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Sabres.
Connor Longley looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
South Mecklenburg's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Palisades, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palisades has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like South Mecklenburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Palisades might still be hurting after the 17-4 loss they got from South Mecklenburg in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can Palisades avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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