Palmer Ridge dropped to 7-2 on Saturday, ending the team's nine-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-2 to the Eaton Reds, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. If the Bears were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Reds when the teams met back in September of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Palmer Ridge saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayleigh Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.
As for Eaton, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.1 runs.
On Eaton's side, Kenzie Braddy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Braddy has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Paige Hofer was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Isabella Ramsey was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Palmer Ridge didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 18-12 victory against University on the 6th. As for Eaton, they have also already played their next matchup, a 9-1 defeat against Elizabeth on the 6th.
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